Knjiga Sirahova 8

Biblija Hrvatski	KING JAMES BIBLE
1 Ne bori se s velikašem, da mu ne padneš u šake.	1 Strive not with a mighty man' lest thou fall into his hands.
2 Ne pravdaj se s bogatašem, da se ne pokaže težim od tebe. Jer zlato je već mnoge uništilo i zavelo srce kraljevima.	2 Be not at variance with a rich man, lest he overweigh thee: for gold hath destroyed many, and perverted the hearts of kings.
3 Ne prepiri se s čovjekom hitra jezika i ne meći mu drva na vatru.	3 Strive not with a man that is full of tongue, and heap not wood upon his fire.
4 Ne šali se s neodgojenim čovjekom, da ti ne bi uvrijedio predaka.	4 Jest not with a rude man, lest thy ancestors be disgraced.
5 Ne sramoti čovjeka koji se obratio od grijeha; sjeti se da smo svi krivci.	5 Reproach not a man that turneth from sin, but remember that we are all worthy of punishment.
6 Ne prezri starca čovjeka, jer će i od nas neki ostarjeti.	6 Dishonour not a man in his old age: for even some of us wax old.
7 Ne likuj nad preminulim; sjeti se da svi umiremo.	7 Rejoice not over thy greatest enemy being dead, but remember that we die all.
8 Ne odbacuj razgovora mudrih, nego razmišljaj o njihovim izrekama, jer ćeš tako steći nauk i umijeće za službu velikašima.	8 Despise not the discourse of the wise, but acquaint thyself with their proverbs: for of them thou shalt learn instruction, and how to serve great men with ease.
9 Ne podcjenjuj govora staraca, jer oni su učili od svojih roditelja, a od njih ćeš se ti naučiti razboru i u pravo vrijeme odgovarati.	9 Miss not the discourse of the elders: for they also learned of their fathers, and of them thou shalt learn understanding, and to give answer as need requireth.
10 Ne raspiruj ugljevlja grešnikova, da se ne ožežeš njegovim plamenom.	10 Kindle not the coals of a sinner, lest thou be burnt with the flame of his fire.
11 Ne dopusti da te rugač razgnjevi i postavi ti zamku tvojim vlastitim riječima.	11 Rise not up [in anger] at the presence of an injurious person, lest he lie in wait to entrap thee in thy words
12 Ne uzajmljuj čovjeku moćnijem od sebe; ako si uzajmio, kao da si izgubio.	12 Lend not unto him that is mightier than thyself; for if thou lendest him, count it but lost.
13 Ne jamči preko svojih mogućnosti; ako si jamčio, misli kako ćeš platiti.	13 Be not surety above thy power: for if thou be surety, take care to pay it.
14 Ne parbi se sa sucem, jer će mu dosuditi po volji.	14 Go not to law with a judge; for they will judge for him according to his honour.
15 Ne idi na put s pustolovom, da ti se on ne natovari: jer on će činiti po svojoj volji, i njegova će ludost obojicu upropastiti.	15 Travel not by the way with a bold fellow, lest he become grievous unto thee: for he will do according to his own will, and thou shalt perish with him through his folly.
16 S čovjekom gnjevnim ne zameći svađe i ne putuj s njim po pustinji, jer njemu nije ništa proliti krv, i na mjestu gdje nema pomoći ubit će te.	16 Strive not with an angry man, and go not with him into a solitary place: for blood is as nothing in his sight, and where there is no help, he will overthrow thee.
17 Luđaka ne pitaj za savjet, jer ne može sačuvati tajne.	17 Consult not with a fool; for he cannot keep counsel.
18 Ne pokazuj tajne pred tuđinom, jer ne znaš što će se izleći.	18 Do no secret thing before a stranger; for thou knowest not what he will bring forth.
19 Ne otkrivaj svoga srca svakom čovjeku i ne očekuj dobra od svakoga.	19 Open not thine heart to every man, lest he requite thee with a shrewd turn.