Proverbs 12
1 Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid.
Munthu amene amakonda mwambo amakonda kudziwa zinthu, koma amene amadana ndi chidzudzulo ndi wopusa.
2 The good man obtains favor from the LORD, but the LORD condemns a man who devises evil.
Munthu wabwino amapeza kuyanja pamaso pa Yehova, koma Yehova amatsutsa munthu wochita chinyengo.
3 A man cannot be established through wickedness, but the righteous cannot be uprooted.
Munthu sangakhazikike bwino pochita zoyipa, koma maziko a anthu olungama sadzatekeseka.
4 A wife of noble character is her husband’s crown, but she who causes shame is like decay in his bones.
Mkazi wakhalidwe labwino ali ngati chipewa chaufumu kwa mwamuna wake, koma mkazi wochititsa manyazi ali ngati chilonda cha mafinya kwa mwamuna wake.
5 The plans of the righteous are just, but the counsel of the wicked leads to deceit.
Maganizo a anthu olungama ndi owongoka, koma malangizo a anthu oyipa ndi achinyengo.
6 The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them.
Mawu a anthu oyipa ndi ophetsa, koma mawu a anthu olungama amapulumutsa.
7 The wicked are overthrown and perish, but the house of the righteous will stand.
Anthu oyipa amagonjetsedwa ndipo amayiwalika, koma nyumba ya anthu olungama idzakhalabe.
8 A man is praised according to his wisdom, but a twisted mind is despised.
Munthu amatamandidwa malinga ndi nzeru zake, koma anthu amitima yokhota amanyozedwa.
9 Better to be lightly esteemed yet have a servant, than to be self-important but lack food.
Nʼkwabwino kukhala munthu wonyozeka koma wodzigwirira ntchito nʼkukhala ndi zonse zofunika, kuposa kukhala wodzikuza koma ulibe ndi chakudya chomwe.
10 A righteous man regards the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are only cruelty.
Munthu wolungama amasamalira moyo wa ziweto zake, koma chifundo cha munthu woyipa ndi chakhanza.
11 The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies lacks judgment.
Wolima mʼmunda mwake mwakhama adzakhala ndi chakudya chochuluka, koma wotsata zopanda pake alibe nzeru.
12 The wicked desire the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes.
Munthu woyipa amalakalaka zofunkha za anthu oyipa, koma mizu ya anthu olungama imabereka zipatso.
13 An evil man is trapped by his rebellious speech, but a righteous man escapes from trouble.
Munthu woyipa amakodwa mu msampha wa mayankhulidwe ake oyipa; koma munthu wolungama amatuluka mʼmavuto.
14 By fruitful speech a man is filled with good things, and the work of his hands returns to him.
Munthu amakhala ndi zabwino zambiri chifukwa cha mawu ake ndipo ntchito zimene munthu agwira ndi manja ake zimamupindulira.
15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to counsel.
Zochita za chitsiru mwini wakeyo amaziona ngati zabwino, koma munthu wanzeru amamvera malangizo.
16 A fool’s anger is known at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.
Mkwiyo wa chitsiru umadziwika nthawi yomweyo, koma munthu wanzeru sasamala kunyozedwa.
17 He who speaks the truth declares what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit.
Woyankhula zoona amapereka umboni woona, koma mboni yabodza imafotokoza zonama.
18 Speaking rashly is like a piercing sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
Munthu woyankhula mosasamala mawu ake amalasa ngati lupanga, koma mawu a munthu wanzeru amachiritsa.
19 Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.
Mawu woona amakhala mpaka muyaya koma mawu abodza sakhalitsa.
20 Deceit is in the hearts of those who devise evil, but the counselors of peace have joy.
Mʼmitima ya anthu amene amakonza zoyipa muli chinyengo; koma anthu olimbikitsa za mtendere amakhala ndi chimwemwe.
21 No harm befalls the righteous, but the wicked are filled with trouble.
Palibe choyipa chimene chimagwera munthu wolungama, koma munthu woyipa mavuto samuthera.
22 Lying lips are detestable to the LORD, but those who deal faithfully are His delight.
Pakamwa pa bodza pamamunyansa Yehova, koma amakondwera ndi anthu oyankhula zoona.
23 A shrewd man keeps his knowledge to himself, but a foolish heart proclaims its folly.
Munthu wochenjera amabisa nzeru zake, koma munthu wopusa amaonetsa uchitsiru wake poyera.
24 The hand of the diligent will rule, but laziness ends in forced labor.
Ogwira ntchito mwakhama adzalamulira, koma aulesi adzakhala ngati kapolo.
25 Anxiety weighs down the heart of a man, but a good word cheers it up.
Nkhawa imakhala ngati katundu wolemera mu mtima mwa munthu, koma mawu abwino amamusangalatsa.
26 A righteous man is cautious in friendship, but the ways of the wicked lead them astray.
Munthu wolungama amatsogolera mnansi wake, koma ntchito za anthu oyipa zimawasocheretsa.
27 A lazy man does not roast his game, but a diligent man prizes his possession.
Munthu waulesi sapeza chimene akufuna, koma munthu wakhama amapeza chuma chamtengo wapatali.
28 There is life in the path of righteousness, but another path leads to death.
Mʼnjira yachilungamo muli moyo; koma njira ya munthu woyipa imafikitsa ku imfa.
