Proverbs 21

The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD, as the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will.

Kraljevo je srce u ruci Jahve kao voda tekućica; vodi ga kuda god hoće.

Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the LORD pondereth the hearts.

Svaki je put čovjeku pravedan u vlastitim očima, a Jahve ispituje srca.

To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.

Da se vrši pravda i čini pravo, draže je Jahvi nego žrtva.

An high look, and a proud heart, and the plowing of the wicked, is sin.

Ponosite oči i oholo srce i svjetiljka opakih - to je grijeh.

The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only to want.

Namisli marljivoga samo su na korist, a nagloga samo na siromaštvo.

The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death.

Blago stečeno jezikom lažljivim nestalna je ispraznost onih koji traže smrt.

The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them; because they refuse to do judgment.

Opake će odnijeti nasilje njihovo jer ne žele činiti pravice.

The way of man is froward and strange: but as for the pure, his work is right.

Zapleten je put zločinca, a pravo je djelo čista čovjeka.

It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman in a wide house.

Bolje je živjeti pod rubom krova nego u zajedničkoj kući sa ženom svadljivom.

The soul of the wicked desireth evil: his neighbour findeth no favour in his eyes.

Duša opakoga želi zlo: u njega nema samilosti ni za bližnjega.

When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.

Kad se podsmjevač kazni, neiskusan postaje mudar, a mudri iz pouke crpe znanje.

The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked: but God overthroweth the wicked for their wickedness.

Na kuću opakoga pazi Svepravedni i opake strovaljuje u nesreću.

Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.

Tko zatvori uho svoje pred vikom siromaha, i sam će vikati, ali ga neće nitko uslišati.

A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath.

Potajan dar utišava srdžbu, a poklon ispod ruke i žestoku jarost.

It is joy to the just to do judgment: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.

Sud pravičan radost je pravedniku a užas zločincima.

The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding shall remain in the congregation of the dead.

Čovjek koji skreće s puta razbora počivat će u zboru mrtvačkom.

He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.

Tko ljubi veselje, postaje siromah, i tko ljubi vino i mirisno ulje, ne obogati se.

The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright.

Opak čovjek otkup je za pravednika, i bezbožnik stupa na mjesto pravednog.

It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman.

Bolje je živjeti u pustinji nego sa ženom svadljivom i gnjevljivom.

There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.

Krasno je blago i ulje u stanu mudroga, a bezuman ih čovjek rasipa.

He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.

Tko teži za pravdom i dobrohotnošću, nalazi život i čast.

A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.

Mudrac nadvladava i grad pun ratnika i krši silu u koju su se uzdali.

Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.

Tko čuva usta i jezik svoj, čuva sebe od nevolje.

Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.

Drzovitom i oholici ime je "podsmjevač"; on sve radi s prekomjernom drskošću.

The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.

Lijenčinu ubija želja njegova jer mu ruke bježe od posla.

He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not.

Opak po cio dan živo želi, a pravednik daje i ne škrtari.

The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: how much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind?

Mrska je žrtva opakih, osobito kad se požudno prinosi.

A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh constantly.

Lažljiv svjedok propada, a čovjek koji sluša, opet će govoriti.

A wicked man hardeneth his face: but as for the upright, he directeth his way.

Opaki pokazuju drsko lice, a poštenjak učvršćuje put svoj.

There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.

Nema mudrosti i nema razuma i nema savjeta protiv Jahve.

The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but safety is of the LORD.

Konj se oprema za dan boja, ali Jahve daje pobjedu.