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 In rebellion, a land has many rulers, but order is maintained by a man of understanding and knowledge.

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

3 A needy man who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain which leaves no crops.

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 contend with 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 Jehovah understand it fully.

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

6 Better is the poor who walks in his integrity, than he who is perverse in his ways, and he is rich.

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

7 Whoever keeps the Law is a wise son; but he who is a companion of gluttons shames his father.

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

8 He who increases his wealth by excessive interest gathers it for one who has pity on the poor.

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

9 He who turns away his ear from hearing the Law, even his prayer is an abomination.

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

10 Whoever causes the upright to go astray in an evil way, he will fall into his own trap; but the blameless will inherit good.

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

11 The rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor who has understanding 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 doesn't prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds 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 the one who hardens his heart will fall into evil.

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

15 As a roaring lion or a charging bear, so is a wicked ruler over helpless people.

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

16 A prince who lacks understanding is a cruel oppressor, but one who hates ill-gotten gain will prolong his days.

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

17 A man who is tormented by life blood will be a fugitive until death; no one will support him.

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

18 Whoever walks blamelessly is kept safe; but one with perverse ways will fall suddenly.

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

19 One who works his land will have an abundance of food; but one who 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 is rich with blessings; but one who is 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 hurries after riches, and doesn't know that poverty waits for him.

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

23 One who rebukes a man will afterward find more favor than one who flatters with the tongue.

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

24 Whoever robs his father or his mother, and says, "It's not wrong." He is a partner with a destroyer.

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

25 One who is greedy stirs up strife; but one who trusts in Jehovah will prosper.

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

26 One who trusts in himself is a fool; but one who walks in wisdom is kept safe.

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

27 One who gives to the poor has no lack; but one who closes his eyes will have many curses.

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

28 When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous thrive.

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