1The wicked flee when no one pursues; but the righteous are as bold as a lion.
1Den gudløse flyr, skønt ingen er efter ham; tryg som en Løve er den retfærdige.
2In rebellion, a land has many rulers, but order is maintained by a man of understanding and knowledge.
2Ved Voldsmands Brøde opstår Strid, den kvæles af Mand med Forstand.
3A needy man who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain which leaves no crops.
3En fattig Tyran, der kuer de ringe, er Regn, der hærger og ej giver Brød.
4Those who forsake the law praise the wicked; but those who keep the law contend with them.
4Hvo Loven sviger, roser de gudløse, hvo Loven holder, er på Krigsfod med dem.
5Evil men don’t understand justice; but those who seek Yahweh understand it fully.
5Ildesindede fatter ej Ret; alt fatter de, som søger HERREN.
6Better is the poor who walks in his integrity, than he who is perverse in his ways, and he is rich.
6Hellere en fattig med lydefri Færd end en, som går Krogveje, er han end rig.
7Whoever keeps the law is a wise son; but he who is a companion of gluttons shames his father.
7Forstandig Søn tager Vare på Loven, men Drankeres Fælle gør sin Fader Skam.
8He who increases his wealth by excessive interest gathers it for one who has pity on the poor.
8Hvo Velstand øger ved Åger og Opgæld, samler til en, som er mild mod de ringe.
9He who turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.
9Den, der vender sit Øre fra Loven, endog hans Bøn er en Gru.
10Whoever causes the upright to go astray in an evil way, he will fall into his own trap; but the blameless will inherit good.
10Leder man retsindige vild på onde Veje, falder man selv i sin Grav; men de lydefri arver Lykke.
11The rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor who has understanding sees through him.
11Rigmand tykkes sig viis, forstandig Småmand gennemskuer ham.
12When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.
12Når retfærdige jubler, er Herligheden stor, vinder gudløse frem, skal man lede efter Folk.
13He who conceals his sins doesn’t prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy.
13At dølge sin Synd fører ikke til Held, men bekendes og slippes den, finder man Nåde.
14Blessed is the man who always fears; but one who hardens his heart falls into trouble.
14Saligt det Menneske, som altid ængstes, men forhærder man sit Hjerte, falder man i Ulykke.
15As a roaring lion or a charging bear, so is a wicked ruler over helpless people.
15En brølende Løve, en grådig Bjørn er en gudløs, som styrer et ringe Folk.
16A tyrannical ruler lacks judgment. One who hates ill-gotten gain will have long days.
16Uforstandig Fyrste øver megen Vold, langt Liv får den, der hader Rov.
17A man who is tormented by life blood will be a fugitive until death; no one will support him.
17Et Menneske, der tynges af Blodskyld, er på Flugt til sin Grav; man hjælpe ham ikke.
18Whoever walks blamelessly is kept safe; but one with perverse ways will fall suddenly.
18Den, som vandrer lydefrit, frelses, men den, som går Krogveje, falder i Graven.
19One who works his land will have an abundance of food; but one who chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.
19Den mættes med brød, som dyrker sin Jord, med Fattigdom den, der jager efter Tomhed.
20A faithful man is rich with blessings; but one who is eager to be rich will not go unpunished.
20Ærlig Mand velsignes rigt, men Jag efter Rigdom undgår ej Straf.
21To show partiality is not good; yet a man will do wrong for a piece of bread.
21At være partisk er ikke godt, en Mand kan forse sig for en Bid Brød.
22A stingy man hurries after riches, and doesn’t know that poverty waits for him.
22Misundelig Mand vil i Hast vinde Gods; at Trang kommer over ham, ved han ikke.
23One who rebukes a man will afterward find more favor than one who flatters with the tongue.
23Den, der revser, får Tak til sidst fremfor den, hvis Tunge er slesk.
24Whoever robs his father or his mother, and says, “It’s not wrong.” He is a partner with a destroyer.
24Stjæle fra Forældre og nægte, at det, er Synd, er at være Fælle med hærgende Mand.
25One who is greedy stirs up strife; but one who trusts in Yahweh will prosper.
25Den vindesyge vækker Splid, men den, der stoler på HERREN, kvæges.
26One who trusts in himself is a fool; but one who walks in wisdom is kept safe.
26Den, der stoler på sit Vid, er en Tåbe, men den, der vandrer i Visdom, reddes.
27One who gives to the poor has no lack; but one who closes his eyes will have many curses.
27Hvo Fattigmand giver, skal intet fattes, men mangefold bandes, hvo Øjnene lukker.
28When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous thrive.
28Vinder gudløse frem, kryber Folk i Skjul; når de omkommer, bliver de retfærdige mange.