Miyambo 15
1 Kuyankha kofatsa kumathetsa mkwiyo, koma mawu ozaza amautsa ukali.
A soft answer turneth away wrath; but a grievous word stirreth up anger.
2 Munthu wanzeru amayankhula zinthu za nzeru, koma pakamwa pa zitsiru pamatulutsa za uchitsiru.
The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright; but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.
3 Maso a Yehova ali ponseponse, amayangʼana pa oyipa ndi abwino omwe.
The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch upon the evil and the good.
4 Kuyankhula kodekha kuli ngati mtengo wopatsa moyo, koma kuyankhula kopotoka kumapweteka mtima.
A soothing tongue is a tree of life; but perverseness therein is a wound to the spirit.
5 Chitsiru chimanyoza mwambo wa abambo ake, koma wochenjera amasamala chidzudzulo.
A fool despiseth his father's correction; but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.
6 Munthu wolungama amakhala ndi chuma chambiri, zimene woyipa amapindula nazo zimamugwetsa mʼmavuto.
In the house of the righteous is much treasure; but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.
7 Pakamwa pa anthu anzeru pamafalitsa nzeru; koma mitima ya zitsiru sitero.
The lips of the wise disperse knowledge; but the heart of the foolish is not stedfast.
8 Nsembe za anthu oyipa zimamunyansa Yehova, koma amakondwera ndi pemphero la anthu owona mtima.
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD; but the prayer of the upright is His delight.
9 Ntchito za anthu oyipa zimamunyansa Yehova koma amakonda amene amafunafuna chilungamo.
The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD; but He loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
10 Amene amasiya njira yabwino adzalangidwa koopsa. Odana ndi chidzudzulo adzafa.
There is grievous correction for him that forsaketh the way; and he that hateth reproof shall die.
The nether-world and Destruction are before the LORD; how much more then the hearts of the children of men! (Sheol h7585)
12 Wonyoza sakonda kudzudzulidwa; iye sapita kwa anthu anzeru.
A scorner loveth not to be reproved; he will not go unto the wise.
13 Mtima wokondwa umachititsa nkhope kukhala yachimwemwe, koma mtima wosweka umawawitsa moyo.
A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance; but by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken.
14 Mtima wa munthu wozindikira zinthu umafunafuna nzeru, koma pakamwa pa zitsiru pamadya uchitsiru wawo.
The heart of him that hath discernment seeketh knowledge; but the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.
15 Munthu woponderezedwa masiku ake onse amakhala oyipa, koma mtima wachimwemwe umakhala pa chisangalalo nthawi zonse.
All the days of the poor are evil; but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast.
16 Kuli bwino kukhala ndi zinthu pangʼono nʼkumaopa Yehova, kusiyana ndi kukhala ndi chuma chambiri uli pamavuto.
Better is little with the fear of the LORD, than great treasure and turmoil therewith.
17 Kuli bwino kudyera ndiwo zamasamba pamene pali chikondi, kusiyana ndi kudyera nyama yangʼombe yonenepa pamene pali udani.
Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.
18 Munthu wopsa mtima msanga amayambitsa mikangano, koma munthu woleza mtima amathetsa ndewu.
A wrathful man stirreth up discord; but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
19 Njira ya munthu waulesi ndi yowirira ndi mtengo waminga, koma njira ya munthu wolungama ili ngati msewu waukulu.
The way of the sluggard is as though hedged by thorns; but the path of the upright is even.
20 Mwana wanzeru amakondweretsa abambo ake, koma mwana wopusa amanyoza amayi ake.
A wise son maketh a glad father; but a foolish man despiseth his mother.
21 Uchitsiru umakondweretsa munthu wopanda nzeru, koma munthu womvetsa zinthu amayenda mowongoka.
Folly is joy to him that lacketh understanding; but a man of discernment walketh straightforwards.
22 Popanda uphungu zolinga zako munthu zimalephereka, koma pakakhala aphungu ambiri zolinga zimatheka.
For want of counsel purposes are frustrated; but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.
23 Munthu amakondwera ndi kuyankha koyenera, ndipo mawu onena pa nthawi yake ndi okoma.
A man hath joy in the answer of his mouth; and a word in due season, how good is it!
The path of life goeth upward for the wise, that he may depart from the nether-world beneath. (Sheol h7585)
25 Yehova amapasula nyumba ya munthu wonyada koma amasamalira malo a mkazi wamasiye.
The LORD will pluck up the house of the proud; but He will establish the border of the widow.
26 Maganizo a anthu oyipa amamunyansa Yehova, koma mawu a anthu oyera mtima amamusangalatsa.
The thoughts of wickedness are an abomination to the LORD; but words of pleasantness are pure.
27 Munthu wofuna phindu mwachinyengo amavutitsa banja lake, koma wodana ndi ziphuphu adzakhala ndi moyo.
He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.
28 Munthu wolungama amaganizira za mmene ayankhire, koma pakamwa pa munthu woyipa pamatulutsa mawu oyipa.
The heart of the righteous studieth to answer; but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
29 Yehova amakhala kutali ndi anthu oyipa, koma amamva pemphero la anthu olungama.
The LORD is far from the wicked; but He heareth the prayer of the righteous.
30 Kuwala kwa maso kumasangalatsa mtima ndipo uthenga wabwino umalimbitsa munthu.
The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart; and a good report maketh the bones fat.
31 Womvera mawu a chidzudzulo amene apatsa moyo adzakhala pakati pa anthu anzeru.
The ear that hearkeneth to the reproof of life abideth among the wise.
32 Amene amanyoza mwambo amadzinyoza yekha, koma womvera mawu a chidzudzulo amapeza nzeru zomvetsa zinthu.
He that refuseth correction despiseth his own soul; but he that hearkeneth to reproof getteth understanding.
33 Kuopa Yehova kumaphunzitsa munthu nzeru, ndipo kudzichepetsa ndi ulemu chili patsogolo ndi kudzichepetsa.
The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour goeth humility.
