Proverbs 29

Hvo Nakken gør stiv, skønt revset tit, han knuses brat uden Lægedom.

He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.

Er der mange retfærdige, glædes Folket, men råder de gudløse, sukker Folket.

When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.

Hvo Visdom elsker, glæder sin Fader, hvo Skøger omgås, bortødsler Gods.

Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.

Kongen grundfæster Landet med Ret, en Udsuger lægger det øde.

The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.

Mand, der smigrer sin Næste, breder et Net for hans Fod.

A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.

I sin Brøde hildes den onde, den retfærdige jubler af Glæde.

In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.

Den retfærdige kender de ringes Retssag; den gudløse skønner intet.

The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.

Spottere ophidser Byen, men Vismænd, de stiller Vrede.

Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.

Går Vismand i Rette med Dåre, vredes og ler han, alt preller af.

If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.

De blodtørstige hader lydefri Mand, de retsindige tager sig af ham.

The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.

En Tåbe slipper al sin Voldsomhed løs, Vismand stiller den omsider.

A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.

En Fyrste, som lytter til Løgnetale, får lufter gudløse Tjenere.

If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked.

Fattigmand og Blodsuger mødes, HERREN giver begges Øjne Glans.

The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes.

En Konge, der dømmer de ringe med Ret, hans Trone står fast evindelig.

The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.

Ris og Revselse, det giver Visdom, uvorn Dreng gør sin Moder Skam.

The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.

Bliver mange gudløse tiltager Synd; retfærdige ser med Fryd deres Fald.

When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.

Tugt din Søn, så kvæger han dig og bringer din Sjæl, hvad der smager.

Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.

Uden Syner forvildes et Folk; salig den, der vogter på Loven.

Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.

Med Ord lader Træl sig ikke tugte, han fatter dem vel, men adlyder ikke.

A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.

Ser du en Mand, der er hastig til Tale, for en Tåbe er der snarere Håb end for ham.

Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.

Forvænner man sin Træl fra ung, vil han til sidst være Herre.

He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length.

Hidsig Mand vækker Strid, vredladen Mand gør megen Synd.

An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.

Et Menneskes Hovmod ydmyger ham, den ydmyge opnår Ære.

A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.

Hæleren hader sit Liv, han hører Forbandelsen, men melder intet.

Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not.

Frygt for Mennesker leder i Snare, men den, der stoler på HERREN, er bjærget.

The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.

Mange søger en Fyrstes Gunst; Mands Ret er dog fra HERREN.

Many seek the ruler's favour; but every man's judgment cometh from the LORD.

Urettens Mand er retfærdiges Gru, hvo redeligt vandrer, gudløses Gru.

An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked.