Proverbs 28
1 The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion.
Omumuyɛfoɔ dwane ɛberɛ a obiara ntaa no, nanso teneneefoɔ koko yɛ duru sɛ agyata.
2 A land in rebellion has many rulers, but a man of understanding and knowledge maintains order.
Atuateɛ ɔman nya sodifoɔ pii, nanso onipa a ɔwɔ nhunumu ne nimdeɛ ma mmara yɛ adwuma.
3 A destitute leader who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain that leaves no food.
Sodifoɔ a ɔhyɛ ahiafoɔ so no te sɛ brampɔnsuo a ɛsɛe mfudeɛ.
4 Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, but those who keep the law resist them.
Wɔn a wɔpo mmara no kamfo amumuyɛfoɔ, na wɔn a wɔdi mmara so no si wɔn kwan.
5 Evil men do not understand justice, but those who seek the LORD comprehend fully.
Abɔnefoɔ nte atɛntenenee ase, nanso wɔn a wɔhwehwɛ Awurade no, te aseɛ yie.
6 Better a poor man who walks with integrity than a rich man whose ways are perverse.
Ohiani a ne nanteɛ ho nni asɛm yɛ sene ɔdefoɔ a nʼakwan yɛ kɔntɔnkye.
7 A discerning son keeps the law, but a companion of gluttons disgraces his father.
Deɛ ɔdi mmara so yɛ ɔba a ɔwɔ nhunumu, nanso deɛ ɔne adidibradafoɔ bɔ no gu nʼagya anim ase.
8 He who increases his wealth by interest and usury lays it up for one who is kind to the poor.
Deɛ ɔgye mfɛntom mmorosoɔ de nya ne ho no ɔboaboa ano ma deɛ ɔbɛyɛ ahiafoɔ adɔeɛ.
9 Whoever turns his ear away from hearing the law, even his prayer is detestable.
Sɛ obi nni mmara so a, ne mpaeɛbɔ mpo yɛ akyiwadeɛ.
10 He who leads the upright along the path of evil will fall into his own pit, but the blameless will inherit what is good.
Deɛ ɔdi teneneefoɔ anim de wɔn fa ɛkwan bɔne so no bɛhwe ɔno ankasa afidie mu, nanso wɔn a wɔn ho nni asɛm no bɛnya agyapadeɛ a ɛyɛ.
11 A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man with discernment sees through him.
Ɔdefoɔ tumi yɛ onyansafoɔ wɔ nʼankasa ani so, nanso ohiani a ɔwɔ nhunumu no hunu sɛdeɛ ɔteɛ.
12 When the righteous triumph, there is great glory, but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.
Sɛ teneneefoɔ di nkonim a, nnipa di ahurisie pii; nanso sɛ amumuyɛfoɔ nya tumi a nnipa kɔhinta.
13 He who conceals his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them will find mercy.
Onipa a ɔkata ne bɔne soɔ no nnya nkɔsoɔ, na deɛ ɔka ne bɔne na ɔgyae yɛ no nya ahummɔborɔ.
14 Blessed is the man who is always reverent, but he who hardens his heart falls into trouble.
Nhyira nka deɛ ɔsuro Awurade ɛberɛ nyinaa, nanso deɛ ɔpirim nʼakoma no tɔ amaneɛ mu.
15 Like a roaring lion or a charging bear is a wicked ruler over a helpless people.
Omumuyɛfoɔ a ɔdi nnipa a wɔnni mmoa so no te sɛ gyata a ɔbobɔm anaa sisire a nʼani abereɛ.
16 A leader who lacks judgment is also a great oppressor, but he who hates dishonest profit will prolong his days.
Sodifoɔ tirimuɔdenfoɔ nni adwene, na deɛ ɔkyiri mfasoɔ a wɔnam ɛkwan bɔne so nya no bɛnya nkwa tenten.
17 A man burdened by bloodguilt will flee into the Pit; let no one support him.
Deɛ awudie ma ne tiboa bu no fɔ no, ɔbɛyɛ ɔkobɔfoɔ akɔsi ne wu da; mma obiara mmɔ ne ho ban.
18 He who walks with integrity will be kept safe, but whoever is perverse in his ways will suddenly fall.
Deɛ ne nanteɛ ho nni asɛm no, wɔgye no firi ɔhaw mu, nanso deɛ nʼakwan yɛ kɔntɔnkye no bɛhwe ase mpofirim.
19 The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.
Deɛ ɔyɛ nʼasase so adwuma no bɛnya aduane pii, nanso deɛ ɔdwene nneɛma hunu ho no bɛnya ne so ne ne hia.
20 A faithful man will abound with blessings, but one eager to be rich will not go unpunished.
Wɔbɛhyira onipa nokwafoɔ pii, na deɛ ɔpere pɛ ahonyadeɛ no remfa ne ho nni.
21 To show partiality is not good, yet a man will do wrong for a piece of bread.
Animhwɛ nyɛ, nanso aduane kakra enti nnipa yɛ bɔne.
22 A stingy man hastens after wealth and does not know that poverty awaits him.
Deɛ ɔyɛ pɛpɛɛ pere sɛ ɔbɛyɛ ɔdefoɔ na ɔnnim sɛ ohia retwɛn no.
23 He who rebukes a man will later find more favor than one who flatters with his tongue.
Deɛ ɔka obi anim no bɛsɔ nnipa ani akyire asene deɛ ɔwɔ tɛkrɛmadɛ.
24 He who robs his father or mother, saying, “It is not wrong,” is a companion to the man who destroys.
Deɛ ɔbɔ nʼagya anaa ne maame korɔno na ɔka sɛ, “Ɛnyɛ bɔne” no, ɔne ɔsɛefoɔ na ɛbɔ.
25 A greedy man stirs up strife, but he who trusts in the LORD will prosper.
Ɔdifodepɛfoɔ de mpaapaemu ba na deɛ ɔde ne ho to Awurade so no bɛnya nkɔsoɔ.
26 He who trusts in himself is a fool, but one who walks in wisdom will be safe.
Deɛ ɔgye ne ho die no yɛ ɔkwasea, na deɛ ɔnante nyansa mu no wɔbɛgye no.
27 Whoever gives to the poor will not be in need, but he who hides his eyes will receive many curses.
Deɛ ɔma ahiafoɔ no, hwee renhia no, nanso deɛ ɔbu nʼani gu wɔn so no nya nnome pii.
28 When the wicked come to power, people hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous flourish.
Sɛ amumuyɛfoɔ nya tumi a, nnipa kɔhinta; na sɛ amumuyɛfoɔ ase tɔre a, teneneefoɔ ase dɔre.
