Ordsprogene 19
1 Bedre Fattigmand med lydefri færd end en, som går Krogveje, er han end rig.
Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity than he that perverse in his lips and is a fool.
2 At mangle Kundskab er ikke godt, men den træder fejl, som har Hastværk.
Also, that the soul be without knowledge is not good; and he that hasteth with his feet sinneth.
3 Et Menneskes Dårskab øder hans Vej, men på HERREN vredes hans Hjerte.
The foolishness of man subverteth his way; and his heart fretteth against the LORD.
4 Gods skaffer mange Venner, den ringe skiller hans Ven sig fra.
Wealth addeth many friends: but the poor is separated from his friend.
5 Det falske Vidne undgår ej Straf; den slipper ikke, som farer med Løgn.
A false witness shall not be unpunished; and he that uttereth lies shall not escape.
6 Mange bejler til Stormands Yndest, og alle er Venner med gavmild Mand.
Many will entreat the favour of the liberal man: and every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts.
7 Fattigmands Frænder hader ham alle, end mere skyr hans Venner ham da. Ej frelses den, som jager efter Ord.
All the brethren of the poor do hate him: how much more do his friends go far from him! he pursueth [them with] words, [but] they are gone.
8 Den, der vinder Vid, han elsker sin Sjæl, og den, der vogter på Indsigt, får Lykke.
He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good.
9 Det falske Vidne undgår ej Straf, og den, der farer med Løgn, går under.
A false witness shall not be unpunished; and he that uttereth lies shall perish.
10 Vellevned sømmer sig ikke for Tåbe, end mindre for Træl at herske over Fyrster.
Delicate living is not seemly for a fool; much less for a servant to have rule over princes.
11 Klogskab gør Mennesket sindigt, hans Ære er at overse Brøde.
The discretion of a man maketh him slow to anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.
12 Som Brøl af en Løve er Kongens Vrede, som Dug på Græs er hans Gunst.
The king’s wrath is as the roaring of a lion; but his favour is as dew upon the grass.
13 Tåbelig Søn er sin Faders Ulykke, Kvindekiv er som ustandseligt Tagdryp.
A foolish son is the calamity of his father: and the contentions of a wife are a continual dropping.
14 Hus og Gods er Arv efter Fædre, en forstandig Hustru er fra HERREN.
House and riches are an inheritance from fathers: but a prudent wife is from the LORD.
15 Dovenskab sænker i Dvale, den lade Sjæl må sulte.
Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and the idle soul shall suffer hunger.
16 Den vogter sin Sjæl, som vogter på Budet, men skødesløs Vandel fører til Død.
He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his soul: [but] he that is careless of his ways shall die.
17 Er man god mod den ringe, låner man HERREN, han gengælder en, hvad godt man har gjort.
He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD, and his good deed will he pay him again.
18 Tugt din Søn, imens der er Håb, ellers stiler du efter at slå ham ihjel.
Chasten thy son, seeing there is hope; and set not thy heart on his destruction.
19 Den, som er hidsig, må bøde, ved Skånsel gør man det værre.
A man of great wrath shall bear the penalty: for if thou deliver [him], thou must do it yet again.
20 Hør på Råd og tag ved Lære, så du til sidst bliver viis.
Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.
21 I Mands Hjerte er mange Tanker, men HERRENs Råd er det, der står fast.
There are many devices in a man’s heart; but the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.
22 Vinding har man af Godhed, hellere fattig end Løgner.
The desire of a man is [the measure of] his kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar.
23 HERRENs Frygt er Vej til Liv, man hviler mæt og frygter ej ondt.
The fear of the LORD [tendeth] to life: and he [that hath it] shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.
24 Den lade rækker til Fadet, men fører ej Hånden til Munden.
The sluggard burieth his hand in the dish, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.
25 Får Spottere Hug, bliver tankeløs klog, ved Revselse får den forstandige Kundskab.
smite a scorner, and the simple will learn prudence: and reprove one that hath understanding, [and] he will understand knowledge.
26 Mishandle Fader og bortjage Moder gør kun en dårlig, vanartet Søn.
He that spoileth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a son that causeth shame and bringeth reproach.
27 Hør op, min Søn, med at høre på Tugt og så fare vild fra Kundskabsord.
Cease, my son, to hear instruction [only] to err from the words of knowledge.
28 Niddingevidne spotter Retten, gudløses Mund er glubsk efter Uret.
A worthless witness mocketh at judgment: and the mouth of the wicked swalloweth iniquity.
29 Slag er rede til Spottere, Hug til Tåbers Ryg.
Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools.
