Proverbs 24
1 Do not be envious of those who are evil, nor desire to associate with them,
Misund ej onde Folk, hav ikke lyst til at være med dem;
2 because their hearts plot violence and their lips talk about trouble.
thi deres Hjerte pønser på Vold, deres Læbers Ord volder Men.
3 Through wisdom a house is built and by understanding it is established.
Ved Visdom bygges et Hus, ved Indsigt holdes det oppe,
4 By knowledge the rooms are filled with all precious and pleasant riches.
ved Kundskab fyldes kamrene med alskens kosteligt, herligt Gods.
5 A warrior of wisdom is strong, and a man of knowledge increases his strength;
Vismand er større end Kæmpe, kyndig Mand mer end Kraftkarl.
6 for by wise direction you can wage your war and with many advisors there is victory.
Thi Krig skal du føre efter modent Overlæg, vel står det til, hvor mange giver Råd.
7 Wisdom is too high for a fool; in the gate he does not open his mouth.
Visdom er Dåren for høj, han åbner ej Munden i Porten.
8 There is one who plans to do evil— people call him a master of schemes.
Den, der har ondt i Sinde, kaldes en rænkefuld Mand.
9 A foolish plan is sin and men despise a mocker.
Hvad en Dåre har for, er Synd, en Spotter er Folk en Gru.
10 If you become weak with fear in the day of trouble, then your strength is small.
Taber du Modet på Trængslens Dag, da er din Kraft kun ringe.
11 Rescue those who are being taken away to death and hold back those who are staggering to the slaughter.
Frels dem, der slæbes til Døden, red dem, der vakler hen for at dræbes.
12 If you say, “Behold, we knew nothing about this,” does not the one who weighs the heart understand what you are saying? The one who guards your life, does he not know it? Will God not give to each one what he deserves?
Siger du: "Se, jeg vidste det ikke" - mon ej han, der vejer Hjerter, kan skønne? Han, der tager Vare på din Sjæl, han ved det, han gengælder Mennesker, hvad de har gjort.
13 My son, eat honey because it is good, because the drippings of the honeycomb are sweet to your taste.
Spis Honning, min Søn, det er godt, og Kubens Saft er sød for din Gane;
14 Such is wisdom for your soul— if you find it, there will be a future and your hope will not be cut off.
vid, at så er og Visdom for Sjælen! Når du finder den, har du en Fremtid, dit Håb bliver ikke til intet.
15 Do not lie in wait like the wicked person who attacks the house of the righteous person. Do not destroy his home!
Lur ej på den retfærdiges Bolig, du gudløse, ødelæg ikke hans Hjem;
16 For the righteous person falls down seven times and rises again, but wicked people are brought down by calamity.
thi syv Gange falder en retfærdig og står op, men gudløse styrter i Fordærv.
17 Do not celebrate when your enemy falls and let not your heart be glad when he stumbles,
Falder din Fjende, så glæd dig ikke, snubler han, juble dit Hjerte ikke,
18 or Yahweh will see and disapprove and turn away his wrath from him.
at ikke HERREN skal se det med Mishag og vende sin Vrede fra ham.
19 Do not worry because of evildoers, and do not envy wicked people,
Græm dig ej over Ugerningsmænd, misund ikke de gudløse;
20 for the evil person has no future and the lamp of wicked people will go out.
thi den onde har ingen Fremtid, gudløses Lampe går ud.
21 Fear Yahweh, and fear the king, my son; do not associate with those who rebel against them,
Frygt HERREN og Kongen, min Søn, indlad dig ikke med Folk, som gør Oprør;
22 for suddenly their disaster will come and who knows the extent of the destruction that will come from both of them?
thi brat kommer Ulykke fra dem, uventet Fordærv fra begge.
23 These also are sayings of the wise. Partiality in judging a case at law is not good.
Også følgende Ordsprog er af vise Mænd. Partiskhed i Retten er ilde.
24 Whoever says to the wicked person, “You are a righteous person,” will be cursed by peoples and hated by nations.
Mod den, som kender en skyldig fri, er Folkeslags Banden, Folkefærds Vrede;
25 But those who discipline the wicked will have delight and gifts of goodness will come to them.
men dem, der dømmer med Ret, går det vel, dem kommer Lykkens Velsignelse over.
26 The one who gives an honest answer gives a kiss on the lips.
Et Kys på Læberne giver den, som kommer med ærligt Svar.
27 Prepare your outdoor work, and make everything ready for yourself in the field; after that, build your house.
Fuldfør din Gerning udendørs, gør dig færdig ude på Marken og byg dig siden et Hus!
28 Do not bear witness against your neighbor without cause and do not deceive with your lips.
Vidn ikke falsk mod din Næste, vær ikke letsindig med dine Læber;
29 Do not say, “I will do to him what he has done to me; I will pay him back for what he has done.”
sig ikke: "Jeg gør mod ham, som han gjorde mod mig, jeg gengælder hver hans Gerning."
30 I went by the field of a lazy man, past the vineyard of the man having no sense.
Jeg kom forbi en lad Mands Mark og et uforstandigt Menneskes Vingård;
31 Thorns had grown up everywhere, the ground was covered with nettles, and its stone wall was broken down.
se, den var overgroet af Tidsler, ganske skjult af Nælder; Stendiget om den lå nedbrudt.
32 Then I saw and considered it; I looked and received instruction.
Jeg skued og skrev mig det bag Øre, jeg så og tog Lære deraf:
33 A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest—
Lidt Søvn endnu, lidt Blund, lidt Hvile med samlagte Hænder:
34 and poverty comes marching upon you, and your needs like an armed soldier.
Som en Stimand kommer da Fattigdom over dig, Trang som en skjoldvæbnet Mand.
