1Sin moder posluša pouk očetov, a zasmehovalec ne posluša nobenega svarjenja.
1A wise son listens to his father’s instruction, but a scoffer doesn’t listen to rebuke.
2Od sadú ust svojih uživa človek dobro, duša nezvestnikov pa krivičnosti sad.
2By the fruit of his lips, a man enjoys good things; but the unfaithful crave violence.
3Kdor straži usta svoja, obvaruje dušo svojo, kdor pa odpira ustne nepremišljeno, pride mu poguba.
3He who guards his mouth guards his soul. One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.
4Želi, a ničesar ne doseže duša lenuhova, pridnih pa duša se bo redila.
4The soul of the sluggard desires, and has nothing, but the desire of the diligent shall be fully satisfied.
5Pravičnik sovraži lažnivost, brezbožnik pa dela smrad in sramoto.
5A righteous man hates lies, but a wicked man brings shame and disgrace.
6Pravičnost straži nedolžnega na potu, krivica pa grešnika izpodnaša.
6Righteousness guards the way of integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner.
7Nekateri se kaže bogatega, pa vsega pogreša, nekateri se dela ubožnega, a ima obilo blaga.
7There are some who pretend to be rich, yet have nothing. There are some who pretend to be poor, yet have great wealth.
8Odkupnina življenja je možu bogastvo njegovo, ali siromak ne čuje pretenja.
8The ransom of a man’s life is his riches, but the poor hear no threats.
9Luč pravičnih daje vesele žarke, brezbožnih svetilnica pa ugasne.
9The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out.
10Prevzetnost napravlja samo prepire, pri njih pa, ki sprejemajo svet, je modrost.
10Pride only breeds quarrels, but with ones who take advice is wisdom.
11Blago, ki se je dobilo s sleparijo, se zmanjša, kdor pa s pošteno roko zbira, ga pomnoži.
11Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away, but he who gathers by hand makes it grow.
12Predolgo upanje dela srce bolno, življenja drevo pa je želja, ki se izpolni.
12Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when longing is fulfilled, it is a tree of life.
13Kdor zaničuje besedo Božjo, sebi škoduje; kdor pa se boji zapovedi, njemu se poplača.
13Whoever despises instruction will pay for it, but he who respects a command will be rewarded.
14Nauk modrega je vrelec življenja, da se ogne smrtnih zadrg.
14The teaching of the wise is a spring of life, to turn from the snares of death.
15Razbornost pridobiva milost, pot nezvestnikov pa je hrapav.
15Good understanding wins favor; but the way of the unfaithful is hard.
16Razumni dela vse premišljeno, bedak pa razseva neumnost.
16Every prudent man acts from knowledge, but a fool exposes folly.
17Brezbožen glasnik zaide v nesrečo, a zvest poslanec je kakor zdravilo.
17A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a trustworthy envoy gains healing.
18Uboštvo in sramota bode njemu, ki se odteguje pouku, kdor pa se pokori svarjenju, pride v čast.
18Poverty and shame come to him who refuses discipline, but he who heeds correction shall be honored.
19Želja izpolnjena je sladka duši, bedakom pa je gnusno umikati se zlemu.
19Longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil.
20Kdor hodi z modrimi, postane modrejši; kdor pa se druži z bedaki, se pohujša.
20One who walks with wise men grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.
21Grešnike preganja nesreča, pravičnim pa Bog povrača dobro.
21Misfortune pursues sinners, but prosperity rewards the righteous.
22Dobri zapušča dediščino sinov sinovom, grešnikovo premoženje pa je shranjeno za pravičnega.
22A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, but the wealth of the sinner is stored for the righteous.
23Mnogo kruha imajo ubogi, ki orjejo ledino, mnogi pa pride na nič, ker mu ni pravice.
23An abundance of food is in poor people’s fields, but injustice sweeps it away.
24Komur je žal šibe, sovraži sina svojega, kdor ga pa ljubi, kaznuje ga zgodaj.Pravični jé do sitosti duše svoje, trebuh brezbožnih pa strada.
24One who spares the rod hates his son, but one who loves him is careful to discipline him.
25Pravični jé do sitosti duše svoje, trebuh brezbožnih pa strada.
25The righteous one eats to the satisfying of his soul, but the belly of the wicked goes hungry.