Proverbs 29
1 A man who remains stiff-necked after much reproof will suddenly be shattered beyond recovery.
Munthu amene amawumitsabe khosi lake atadzudzulidwa kwambiri, adzawonongeka mwadzidzidzi popanda chomuchiritsa.
2 When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
Anthu olungama akamalamulira mʼdziko anthu amakondwa, koma ngati dziko lilamulidwa ndi anthu oyipa mtima anthu amadandaula.
3 A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
Munthu amene amakonda nzeru amasangalatsa abambo ake, koma woyenda ndi akazi achiwerewere amasakaza chuma chake.
4 By justice a king brings stability to the land, but a man who exacts tribute demolishes it.
Mfumu imalimbitsa dziko poweruza mwachilungamo, koma mfumu imene imawumiriza anthu kuti ayipatse mphatso imawononga dziko.
5 A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.
Munthu woshashalika mnzake, akudziyalira ukonde mapazi ake.
6 An evil man is caught by his own sin, but a righteous one sings and rejoices.
Munthu woyipa amakodwa ndi machimo ake, koma wochita chilungamo amayimba lokoma.
7 The righteous consider the cause of the poor, but the wicked have no regard for such concerns.
Munthu wolungama amasamalira anthu osauka, koma woyipa salabadira zimenezi.
8 Mockers inflame a city, but the wise turn away anger.
Anthu onyoza atha kuwutsa ziwawa mu mzinda, koma anthu anzeru amaletsa ukali.
9 If a wise man goes to court with a fool, there will be raving and laughing with no resolution.
Ngati munthu wanzeru atsutsana ndi chitsiru, chitsirucho chimachita phokoso ndi kumangoseka ndipo sipakhala mtendere.
10 Men of bloodshed hate a blameless man, but the upright care for his life.
Anthu okhetsa magazi amadana ndi munthu wangwiro koma anthu olungama amasamalira moyo wake.
11 A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man holds it back.
Munthu wopusa amaonetsa mkwiyo wake, koma munthu wanzeru amadzigwira.
12 If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials will be wicked.
Ngati wolamulira amvera zabodza, akuluakulu ake onse adzakhala oyipa.
13 The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives light to the eyes of both.
Munthu wosauka ndi munthu wopondereza anzake amafanana pa kuti: Yehova ndiye anawapatsa maso onsewa.
14 A king who judges the poor with fairness— his throne will be established forever.
Ngati mfumu iweruza osauka moyenera, mpando wake waufumu udzakhazikika nthawi zonse.
15 A rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.
Ndodo ndi chidzudzulo zimapatsa nzeru koma mwana womulekerera amachititsa amayi ake manyazi.
16 When the wicked thrive, rebellion increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.
Oyipa akamalamulira zoyipa zimachuluka, koma anthu olungama adzaona kugwa kwa anthu oyipawo.
17 Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will bring delight to your soul.
Umulange mwana wako ndipo adzakupatsa mtendere ndi kusangalatsa mtima wako.
18 Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint; but blessed is he who keeps the Law.
Ngati uthenga wochokera kwa Yehova supezeka anthu amangochita zofuna zawo; koma wodala ndi amene amasunga malamulo.
19 A servant cannot be corrected by words alone; though he understands, he will not respond.
Munthu wantchito sangalangizidwe ndi mawu okha basi; ngakhale awamvetse mawuwo sadzatha kuchitapo kanthu.
20 Do you see a man who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
Ngakhale munthu wa uchitsiru nʼkuti ndiponi popeza chikhulupiriro chilipo kuposa munthu wodziyesa yekha kuti ndi wanzeru poyankhula.
21 A servant pampered from his youth will bring grief in the end.
Ngati munthu asasatitsa wantchito wake kuyambira ali mwana, potsirizira adzapeza kuti wantchitoyo wasanduka mlowachuma wake.
22 An angry man stirs up dissension, and a hot-tempered man abounds in transgression.
Munthu wamkwiyo amayambitsa mikangano, ndipo munthu waukali amachita zolakwa zambiri.
23 A man’s pride will bring him low, but a humble spirit will obtain honor.
Kunyada kwa munthu kudzamutsitsa, koma munthu wodzichepetsa amalandira ulemu.
24 A partner to a thief hates his own soul; he receives the oath, but does not testify.
Woyenda ndi munthu wakuba ndi mdani wa moyo wake womwe; amalumbira koma osawulula kanthu.
25 The fear of man is a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is set securely on high.
Kuopa munthu kudzakhala ngati msampha, koma aliyense amene amadalira Yehova adzatetezedwa.
26 Many seek the ruler’s favor, but a man receives justice from the LORD.
Anthu ambiri amafunitsitsa kuti wolamulira awakomere mtima, koma munthu amaweruzidwa mwachilungamo ndi thandizo la Yehova basi.
27 An unjust man is detestable to the righteous, and one whose way is upright is detestable to the wicked.
Anthu olungama amanyansidwa ndi anthu achinyengo; koma anthu oyipa amanyansidwa ndi anthu a mtima wowongoka.
