Ngeche 15
1 Dwoko wach mamuol kweyo mirima, to wach makwiny jimbo ich wangʼ.
A soft answer turneth away wrath; but a grievous word stirreth up anger.
2 Lew ngʼat mariek konyore gi rieko, to dho ngʼat mofuwo hulo gik mofuwo.
The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright; but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.
3 Wenge Jehova Nyasaye ni kuonde duto, karito joricho gi joma beyo.
The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch upon the evil and the good.
4 Lep makelo ber en yath mar ngima, to lep mar miriambo omiyo chuny bedo mool.
A soothing tongue is a tree of life; but perverseness therein is a wound to the spirit.
5 Ngʼat mofuwo chayo kum mar wuon mare, to ngʼat mawinjo ka ikwere nyiso rieko.
A fool despiseth his father's correction; but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.
6 Od ngʼat makare otingʼo mwandu maduongʼ, to pok mar joricho kelo nigi chandruok.
In the house of the righteous is much treasure; but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.
7 Dho jomariek lando ngʼeyo, to ngʼat mofuwo to wechene obam.
The lips of the wise disperse knowledge; but the heart of the foolish is not stedfast.
8 Jehova Nyasaye odagi misango mar jaricho, to lamo mar ngʼat moriere tir miye mor.
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD; but the prayer of the upright is His delight.
9 Jehova Nyasaye odagi yore ngʼat marach, to ohero jogo matimo gik makare.
The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD; but He loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
10 Kum malit orito ngʼat maweyo yo, ngʼat masin kikwere biro tho.
There is grievous correction for him that forsaketh the way; and he that hateth reproof shall die.
11 Jehova Nyasaye ongʼeyo gik moko matimore, bed ni en Tho kata Kethruok, omiyo dhano ok dipandne paro manie chunye! (Sheol h7585)
The nether-world and Destruction are before the LORD; how much more then the hearts of the children of men! (Sheol h7585)
12 Ngʼat ma jasunga dagi puonj, ok odwar mondo ongʼadne rieko gi jomariek.
A scorner loveth not to be reproved; he will not go unto the wise.
13 Chuny mamor miyo wangʼ bedo gi mor, to chuny mokuyo miyo dhano bedo mool.
A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance; but by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken.
14 Chuny mongʼeyo pogo tiend weche dwaro ngʼeyo, to dho ngʼat mofuwo chamo fuwo.
The heart of him that hath discernment seeketh knowledge; but the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.
15 Ndalo duto mag ngʼat mahinyore gin thagruok, to chuny mamor ni kod mor mosiko.
All the days of the poor are evil; but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast.
16 Ber bedo gi matin ka iluoro Jehova Nyasaye moloyo mwandu mangʼeny kod koko.
Better is little with the fear of the LORD, than great treasure and turmoil therewith.
17 Ber chamo alot kama hera nitie, moloyo chamo ringʼo machwe kama achaya nitie.
Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.
18 Ngʼat ma iye wangʼ piyo medo miero, to ngʼat ma terore mos kweyo dhawo.
A wrathful man stirreth up discord; but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
19 Yor jasamuoyo olor gi kuthe, to yor ngʼat moriere tir en yo malach.
The way of the sluggard is as though hedged by thorns; but the path of the upright is even.
20 Wuowi mariek miyo wuon mare mor, to ngʼat mofuwo chayo min mare.
A wise son maketh a glad father; but a foolish man despiseth his mother.
21 Fuwo moro ngʼat maonge gi rieko, to ngʼat man-gi winjo wuotho moriere tir.
Folly is joy to him that lacketh understanding; but a man of discernment walketh straightforwards.
22 Chenro ok chopi nikech onge puonj makare, to ka giyudo jongʼad rieko mangʼeny to gichopo.
For want of counsel purposes are frustrated; but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.
23 Ngʼato yudo mor e dwoko mowinjore, to mano ber manade kuom wach mochopo e sa midware.
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 Jehova Nyasaye muko od ngʼat masungore, to orito kiep dhako ma chwore otho ma ok omul.
The LORD will pluck up the house of the proud; but He will establish the border of the widow.
26 Jehova Nyasaye odagi paro mar joricho, to jogo ma chunygi ler miye mor.
The thoughts of wickedness are an abomination to the LORD; but words of pleasantness are pure.
27 Ngʼat ma jawuoro kelo chandruok ne joode, to ngʼatno mamon gi asoya biro dak amingʼa.
He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.
28 Chuny ngʼat makare pimo dwokoge, to dho ngʼat ma timbene richo hulo gik maricho.
The heart of the righteous studieth to answer; but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
29 Jehova Nyasaye bor gi ngʼat ma timbene richo, to owinjo lamo mar ngʼat makare.
The LORD is far from the wicked; but He heareth the prayer of the righteous.
30 Neno mamor kelo mor ni chuny, to wach maber miyo choke bedo gi ngima.
The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart; and a good report maketh the bones fat.
31 Ngʼat machiko ite kikwere biro bedo thuolo e kind joma riek.
The ear that hearkeneth to the reproof of life abideth among the wise.
32 Ngʼat ma ok dew kum ochayore owuon, to ngʼat mawinjo kikwere medo winjo wach.
He that refuseth correction despiseth his own soul; but he that hearkeneth to reproof getteth understanding.
33 Luoro Jehova Nyasaye puonjo dhano rieko, to bedo mamuol kelo luor.
The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour goeth humility.
