Proverbs 28

1 The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion.

Den gudløse flyr, skønt ingen er efter ham; tryg som en Løve er den retfærdige.

2 A land in rebellion has many rulers, but a man of understanding and knowledge maintains order.

Ved Voldsmands Brøde opstår Strid, den kvæles af Mand med Forstand.

3 A destitute leader who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain that leaves no food.

En fattig Tyran, der kuer de ringe, er Regn, der hærger og ej giver Brød.

4 Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, but those who keep the law resist them.

Hvo Loven sviger, roser de gudløse, hvo Loven holder, er på Krigsfod med dem.

5 Evil men do not understand justice, but those who seek the LORD comprehend fully.

Ildesindede fatter ej Ret; alt fatter de, som søger HERREN.

6 Better a poor man who walks with integrity than a rich man whose ways are perverse.

Hellere en fattig med lydefri Færd end en, som går Krogveje, er han end rig.

7 A discerning son keeps the law, but a companion of gluttons disgraces his father.

Forstandig Søn tager Vare på Loven, men Drankeres Fælle gør sin Fader Skam.

8 He who increases his wealth by interest and usury lays it up for one who is kind to the poor.

Hvo Velstand øger ved Åger og Opgæld, samler til en, som er mild mod de ringe.

9 Whoever turns his ear away from hearing the law, even his prayer is detestable.

Den, der vender sit Øre fra Loven, endog hans Bøn er en Gru.

10 He who leads the upright along the path of evil will fall into his own pit, but the blameless will inherit what is good.

Leder man retsindige vild på onde Veje, falder man selv i sin Grav; men de lydefri arver Lykke.

11 A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man with discernment sees through him.

Rigmand tykkes sig viis, forstandig Småmand gennemskuer ham.

12 When the righteous triumph, there is great glory, but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.

Når retfærdige jubler, er Herligheden stor, vinder gudløse frem, skal man lede efter Folk.

13 He who conceals his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them will find mercy.

At dølge sin Synd fører ikke til Held, men bekendes og slippes den, finder man Nåde.

14 Blessed is the man who is always reverent, but he who hardens his heart falls into trouble.

Saligt det Menneske, som altid ængstes, men forhærder man sit Hjerte, falder man i Ulykke.

15 Like a roaring lion or a charging bear is a wicked ruler over a helpless people.

En brølende Løve, en grådig Bjørn er en gudløs, som styrer et ringe Folk.

16 A leader who lacks judgment is also a great oppressor, but he who hates dishonest profit will prolong his days.

Uforstandig Fyrste øver megen Vold, langt Liv får den, der hader Rov.

17 A man burdened by bloodguilt will flee into the Pit; let no one support him.

Et Menneske, der tynges af Blodskyld, er på Flugt til sin Grav; man hjælpe ham ikke.

18 He who walks with integrity will be kept safe, but whoever is perverse in his ways will suddenly fall.

Den, som vandrer lydefrit, frelses, men den, som går Krogveje, falder i Graven.

19 The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.

Den mættes med brød, som dyrker sin Jord, med Fattigdom den, der jager efter Tomhed.

20 A faithful man will abound with blessings, but one eager to be rich will not go unpunished.

Ærlig Mand velsignes rigt, men Jag efter Rigdom undgår ej Straf.

21 To show partiality is not good, yet a man will do wrong for a piece of bread.

At være partisk er ikke godt, en Mand kan forse sig for en Bid Brød.

22 A stingy man hastens after wealth and does not know that poverty awaits him.

Misundelig Mand vil i Hast vinde Gods; at Trang kommer over ham, ved han ikke.

23 He who rebukes a man will later find more favor than one who flatters with his tongue.

Den, der revser, får Tak til sidst fremfor den, hvis Tunge er slesk.

24 He who robs his father or mother, saying, “It is not wrong,” is a companion to the man who destroys.

Stjæle fra Forældre og nægte, at det, er Synd, er at være Fælle med hærgende Mand.

25 A greedy man stirs up strife, but he who trusts in the LORD will prosper.

Den vindesyge vækker Splid, men den, der stoler på HERREN, kvæges.

26 He who trusts in himself is a fool, but one who walks in wisdom will be safe.

Den, der stoler på sit Vid, er en Tåbe, men den, der vandrer i Visdom, reddes.

27 Whoever gives to the poor will not be in need, but he who hides his eyes will receive many curses.

Hvo Fattigmand giver, skal intet fattes, men mangefold bandes, hvo Øjnene lukker.

28 When the wicked come to power, people hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous flourish.

Vinder gudløse frem, kryber Folk i Skjul; når de omkommer, bliver de retfærdige mange.