Pregovori 18
1 Preko želje človek, ki je samega sebe oddvojil, išče in se vmešava z vso modrostjo.
Selfish people only please themselves, they attack anything that makes good sense.
2 Bedak nima veselja v razumevanju, temveč da njegovo srce lahko odkrije samo sebe.
Stupid people have no interest in trying to understand, they only want to express their opinions.
3 Kadar prihaja zlobni, potem prihaja tudi zaničevanje in s sramoto graja.
With wickedness comes contempt; with dishonor comes disgrace.
4 Besede iz človekovih ust so kakor globoke vode in vrelec modrosti kakor tekoč potok.
People's words can be profound like deep waters, a gushing stream that is the source of wisdom.
5 Ni dobro sprejeti osebo zlobnega, da pravičnega zruši na sodbi.
It's not right to show favoritism to the guilty and rob the innocent of justice.
6 Bedakove ustnice vstopajo v spor in njegova usta kličejo za udarci.
What stupid people say gets them into fights, as if they're asking for a beating.
7 Bedakova usta so njegovo uničenje in njegove ustnice so zanka njegovi duši.
Stupid people are caught out by what they say; their own words trap them.
8 Besede tožljivca so kakor rane in gredo navzdol v najnotranjejše dele trebuha.
Listening to gossip is like gulping down bites of your favorite food—they go deep down inside you.
9 Tudi tisti, ki je len v svojem delu, je brat tistemu, ki je velik kvarilec.
Laziness and destruction are brothers.
10 Gospodovo ime je močan stolp, pravični priteče vanj in je varen.
The Lord is a protective tower that good people can run to and be safe.
11 Bogataševo premoženje je njegovo močno mesto in kakor visoko obzidje v njegovi lastni domišljavosti.
Rich people see their wealth as a fortified town—it's like a high wall in their imagination.
12 Pred uničenjem je človekovo srce ošabno in pred častjo je ponižnost.
Pride leads to destruction; humility goes before honor.
13 Kdor odgovarja zadevo, preden jo sliši, mu je to neumnost in sramota.
Replying before hearing is stupidity and shame.
14 Človekov duh bo podpiral njegovo šibkost, toda kdo lahko prenaša ranjenega duha?
With a brave spirit you can put up with sickness, but if it's crushed, you can't bear it.
15 Srce razsodnega pridobiva spoznanje, uho modrega pa išče spoznanje.
An intelligent mind acquires knowledge; the wise are ready to hear knowledge.
16 Človekovo darilo zanj pripravlja prostor in ga prinaša pred velike ljudi.
A gift opens doors for you, and gets you into the presence of important people.
17 Kdor je prvi v svoji lastni zadevi, je videti pravičen, toda prihaja njegov sosed in ga preiskuje.
The first person to plead a case sounds right until someone comes to cross-examine them.
18 Žreb povzroča sporom, da se ustavijo in razdeljuje med mogočnimi.
Casting lots can end disputes and decide between powerful people.
19 Užaljenega brata je težje pridobiti kakor močno mesto in njihovi spori so podobni grajskim zapahom.
A brother you've offended is harder to win back than a fortified town. Arguments keep people apart like bars on the doors of a fortress.
20 Človekov trebuh bo potešen s sadom svojih ust in nasičen bo z donosom svojih ustnic.
Make sure you're satisfied with what you say—you have to live with your words.
21 Smrt in življenje sta v oblasti jezika in tisti, ki ga ljubijo, bodo jedli od njegovega sadu.
What you say has the power to bring life or to kill; those who love talking will have to deal with the consequences.
22 Kdorkoli najde ženo, najde dobro stvar in dosega naklonjenost od Gospoda.
If you find a wife, that's great, and you'll be blessed by the Lord.
23 Ubogi uporablja rotenja, toda bogataš odgovarja surovo.
The poor beg for mercy, but the rich reply harshly.
24 Človek, ki ima prijatelje, se mora kazati prijatelja in obstaja prijatelj, ki se drži bližje kakor brat.
Some friends give up on you, but there's a friend who stays closer to you than a brother.
