Sprueche 15
1 Eine gelinde Antwort wendet den Grimm ab, aber ein kränkendes Wort erregt den Zorn.
When people are angry with you, reply to them gently, and it will calm them; but if you reply harshly to them, it causes them to become more angry.
2 Die Zunge der Weisen spricht tüchtiges Wissen aus, aber der Mund der Toren sprudelt Narrheit.
When wise [people] speak [MTY], it causes those who hear what they say to want to know more; foolish people continually say [MTY] what is foolish.
3 Die Augen Jehovas sind an jedem Orte, schauen aus auf Böse und auf Gute.
Yahweh sees [MTY] [what is happening] everywhere; he observes what bad [people do] as well as what good [people do].
4 Lindigkeit der Zunge ist ein Baum des Lebens, aber Verkehrtheit in ihr ist eine Verwundung des Geistes.
Those who speak [MTY] kindly to people are [like] [MET] trees [whose fruit gives] life; speaking what is false causes people to (despair/feel very discouraged).
5 Ein Narr verschmäht die Unterweisung seines Vaters; wer aber die Zucht beachtet, ist klug.
Foolish children despise their parents when their parents correct/discipline them; wise children accept it.
6 Das Haus des Gerechten ist eine große Schatzkammer; aber im Einkommen des Gesetzlosen ist Zerrüttung.
There are many valuable things in the houses of righteous [people]; the wealth of wicked [people] causes them to have troubles/difficulties.
7 Die Lippen der Weisen streuen Erkenntnis aus, aber nicht also das Herz der Toren.
What wise [people] teach [MTY] causes others to know much more, [but] foolish people cannot teach others what is useful.
8 Das Opfer der Gesetzlosen ist Jehova ein Greuel, aber das Gebet der Aufrichtigen sein Wohlgefallen.
Yahweh detests the sacrifices that are offered by wicked [people]; what delights/pleases him very much are the prayers of righteous/good [people].
9 Der Weg des Gesetzlosen ist Jehova ein Greuel; wer aber der Gerechtigkeit nachjagt, den liebt er.
Yahweh hates/detests the behavior of wicked [people], but he loves those who always do what is righteous/just/fair.
10 Schlimme Züchtigung wird dem zuteil, der den Pfad verläßt; wer Zucht haßt, wird sterben.
Those who do what is wrong will be severely punished; those who do not want to be corrected will die.
Yahweh knows [what is happening in] the place where dead people [DOU] are, so he certainly knows [RHQ] what people are thinking. (Sheol h7585)
12 Der Spötter liebt es nicht, daß man ihn zurechtweise; zu den Weisen geht er nicht.
Some people do not want to be corrected; they never go to wise [people to seek good advice from them].
13 Ein frohes Herz erheitert das Antlitz; aber bei Kummer des Herzens ist der Geist zerschlagen.
When people are happy, they have smiles on their faces; but when they are sad, [by looking at their faces we can see that] they are sad.
14 Des Verständigen Herz sucht Erkenntnis, aber der Mund der Toren weidet sich an Narrheit.
Those who have good sense want to learn more; foolish people [MTY] are very satisfied with being foolish/ignorant.
15 Alle Tage des Elenden sind böse, aber ein fröhliches Herz ist ein beständiges Festmahl.
Those who are oppressed constantly have difficulties, but those who (OR, if they) are happy, [it is as though] [MET] they are having a big feast every day.
16 Besser wenig mit der Furcht Jehovas, als ein großer Schatz und Unruhe dabei.
Being poor and revering Yahweh is better than being rich and having a lot of troubles.
17 Besser ein Gericht Gemüse und Liebe dabei, als ein gemästeter Ochs und Haß dabei.
Eating meals with [people whom you] love and having only vegetables to eat is better than eating with [people who] hate [each other and] having lots of good meat [to eat].
18 Ein zorniger Mann erregt Zank, aber ein Langmütiger beschwichtigt den Streit.
Those who quickly become angry cause arguments/quarreling, but those who do not quickly become angry cause people to act peacefully.
19 Der Weg des Faulen ist wie eine Dornhecke, aber der Pfad der Aufrichtigen ist gebahnt.
Lazy people constantly [have difficulties] [MET]; [it is as though they are] walking through thorns; but those who are honest and hard-working [will have few difficulties; it is as though they are walking] on a level highway [MET].
20 Ein weiser Sohn erfreut den Vater, aber ein törichter Mensch verachtet seine Mutter.
Children who are wise cause their parents to be happy; it is foolish children who despise their parents.
21 Die Narrheit ist dem Unverständigen Freude, aber ein verständiger Mann wandelt geradeaus.
Foolish people are happy to [continually] act foolishly; those who have good sense do what is right.
22 Pläne scheitern, wo keine Besprechung ist; aber durch viele Ratgeber kommen sie zustande.
If there is no one to give us good advice, we will not accomplish what we are planning to do; but when we have many [good] advisors, we will succeed.
23 Ein Mann hat Freude an der Antwort seines Mundes; und ein Wort zu seiner Zeit, wie gut!
People rejoice when they are able to reply well to what others have asked them; [truly], it is very delightful to be able to say the right thing at the right time.
24 Der Weg des Lebens ist für den Einsichtigen aufwärts, damit er dem Scheol unten entgehe. (Sheol h7585)
Wise people walk on a road that leads up to a long life; they do not walk on a road that leads down to the place where dead people are. (Sheol h7585)
25 Das Haus der Hoffärtigen reißt Jehova nieder, aber der Witwe Grenze stellt er fest.
Yahweh tears down the houses of proud [people], but he protects the property of widows.
26 Böse Anschläge sind Jehova ein Greuel, aber huldvolle Worte sind rein.
Yahweh detests what wicked [people] are thinking [about doing]; [but] when people say what is kind, he considers those words to be pure.
27 Wer der Habsucht frönt, verstört sein Haus; wer aber Geschenke haßt, wird leben.
Those who try hard to get money by acting dishonestly cause trouble for their family; those who refuse to accept bribes will live [for a long time].
28 Das Herz des Gerechten überlegt, um zu antworten; aber der Mund der Gesetzlosen sprudelt Bosheiten.
Righteous/Good [people] think carefully before they answer [what others ask them]; wicked [people] very quickly say what is evil.
29 Jehova ist fern von den Gesetzlosen, aber das Gebet der Gerechten hört er.
Yahweh does not listen [MTY] to what wicked [people request him to do]; he listens to righteous [people] when they pray.
30 Das Leuchten der Augen erfreut das Herz; eine gute Nachricht labt das Gebein.
If people have a smile on their faces, it makes them/others happy, and [when people hear] good news, it refreshes their spirits [MTY].
31 Ein Ohr, das auf die Zucht zum Leben hört, wird inmitten der Weisen weilen.
If people pay attention when [people] correct/warn them, they will become wise.
32 Wer Unterweisung verwirft, verachtet seine Seele; wer aber auf Zucht hört, erwirbt Verstand.
If people refuse to listen [when others try] to correct them, they are despising/hurting themselves; those who (pay attention/heed) when [others] warn them (become wiser/acquire good sense).
33 Die Furcht Jehovas ist Unterweisung zur Weisheit, und der Ehre geht Demut voraus.
If you revere Yahweh, you will learn how to become wise, but [only] after you become humble will [people] honor you.
