Proverbs 28
1 The evil man goes running away when no man is after him, but the upright are without fear, like the lion.
Mechan yo pa bezwen moun dèyè yo pou yo kouri. Men, moun ki mache dwat yo brav tankou lyon.
2 Because of the sin of the land, its troubles are increased; but by a man of wisdom and knowledge they will be put out like a fire.
Lè nan yon peyi moun ap fè sa ki mal, chak jou gen yon lòt chèf. Men avèk yon moun ki gen konprann, ki konnen sa l'ap fè, gouvènman an ap kanpe pou lontan.
3 A man of wealth who is cruel to the poor is like a violent rain causing destruction of food.
Yon pòv k'ap peze pi pòv pase l', se tankou yon gwo lapli ki gate tout jaden nèt.
4 Those who have no respect for the law give praise to the evil-doer; but such as keep the law are against him.
Moun ki pa respekte lalwa bay mechan yo pye sou moun. Men, moun ki fè sa lalwa mande, se moun ki pran pozisyon kont mechan yo.
5 Evil men have no knowledge of what is right; but those who go after the Lord have knowledge of all things.
Mechan yo pa konnen sa ki rele jistis. Men, moun k'ap sèvi Seyè a konprann tout bagay.
6 Better is the poor man whose ways are upright, than the man of wealth whose ways are not straight.
Pito ou pòv men ou serye, pase pou ou rich men ou vòlè.
7 He who keeps the law is a wise son, but he who keeps company with feasters puts shame on his father.
Yon jenn gason ki fè tou sa lalwa mande, se pitit ki gen lespri. Men, moun ki fè zanmi ak vakabon se yon wont pou papa l'.
8 He who makes his wealth greater by taking interest, only gets it together for him who has pity on the poor.
Moun ki vin rich nan prete moun lajan, nan bay kout ponya, se anpile y'ap anpile lajan pou moun ki konn pran ka malere.
9 As for the man whose ear is turned away from hearing the law, even his prayer is disgusting.
Lè ou refize fè sa lalwa mande ou fè a, ata lapriyè w'ap fè a p'ap fè Bondye plezi.
10 Anyone causing the upright to go wandering in an evil way, will himself go down into the hole he has made; but the upright will have good things for their heritage.
Lè yon moun chache pran tèt yon nonm serye pou fè l' fè sa ki mal, se li menm k'ap pran nan pèlen an. Men moun serye a va jwenn bon rekonpans.
11 The man of wealth seems to himself to be wise, but the poor man who has sense has a low opinion of him.
Yon nonm rich mete nan tèt li li gen bon konprann. Men, yon pòv ki gen lespri ap dekouvri l'.
12 When the upright do well, there is great glory; but when evil-doers are lifted up, men do not let themselves be seen.
Lè se moun k'ap fè sa ki dwat ki rive chèf, se fèt pou tout moun. Men, lè se mechan an ki rive chèf, tout moun al kache.
13 He who keeps his sins secret will not do well; but one who is open about them, and gives them up, will get mercy.
Moun k'ap kache peche p'ap janm wè zafè yo mache. Men, Bondye va gen pitye pou moun ki rekonèt peche yo, pou moun ki chanje lavi yo.
14 Happy is the man in whom is the fear of the Lord at all times; but he whose heart is hard will come into trouble.
Ala bon sa bon pou moun ki toujou gen krentif pou Bondye! Men, moun k'ap fè tèt di ak Bondye ap wè malè tonbe sou yo.
15 Like a loud-voiced lion and a wandering bear, is an evil ruler over a poor people.
Yon chèf malveyan se tankou lyon ki move, tankou lous ki grangou. Pòv malere san sekou devan yo.
16 The prince who has no sense is a cruel ruler; but he who has no desire to get profit for himself will have long life.
Lè yon chèf pa gen konprann, l'ap peze moun, l'ap fè mechanste. Men, moun ki pa vle wè moun k'ap vòlò ap gouvènen lontan.
17 One who has been the cause of a man's death will go in flight to the underworld: let no man give him help.
Lè yon moun touye yon lòt, konsyans li boulvèse l', l'ap kouri chache lanmò. Piga pesonn chache kenbe l'.
18 He whose ways are upright will be safe, but sudden will be the fall of him whose ways are twisted.
Malè p'ap rive moun k'ap mennen yon lavi san repwòch. Men, moun ki pa serye, k'ap mache pye gaye, y'ap rete konsa, y'ap tonbe.
19 By ploughing his land a man will have bread in full measure; but he who goes after good-for-nothing persons will be poor enough.
Yon moun ki travay di nan jaden l' ap jwenn kont manje pou l' manje. Men, moun k'ap fè bagay ki p'ap sèvi anyen ap toujou pòv.
20 A man of good faith will have great blessing, but one attempting to get wealth quickly will not go free from punishment.
Yon nonm ki serye nan sa l'ap fè ap jwenn anpil benediksyon. Men, yo p'ap manke pini moun k'ap prese pou l' rich.
21 It is not good to have respect for a man's position: for a man will do wrong for a bit of bread.
Sa pa bon pou gade moun sou figi. Men, pou nenpòt ti kraze kòb, yon jij ka fè betiz.
22 He who is ever desiring wealth goes running after money, and does not see that need will come on him.
Moun ki anvi tout toujou ap prese pou yo rich. Yo pa wè grangou k'ap tann yo pi devan.
23 He who says words of protest to a man will later have more approval than one who says smooth words with his tongue.
Lè ou rale zòrèy yon moun, pita l'ap gen plis konsiderasyon pou ou pase pou moun k'ap achte figi l'.
24 He who takes from his father or his mother what is theirs by right, and says, It is no sin; is the same as a taker of life.
Moun k'ap vòlò papa l' ak manman l', epi k'ap di nan kè l': Se pa anyen sa, li menmman parèyman ak moun k'ap mache brize.
25 He who is ever desiring profit is a cause of fighting; but he who puts his faith in the Lord will be made fat.
Moun ki anvi tout pou yo ap toujou nan kont. Men, moun ki mete konfyans yo nan Seyè a p'ap janm manke anyen.
26 He whose faith is in himself is foolish; but everyone walking wisely will be kept safe.
Moun ki gen konfyans nan pwòp tèt yo, se moun fou yo ye. Men, moun ki fè sa li konnen li dwe fè a ap sove.
27 He who gives to the poor will never be in need, but great curses will be on him who gives no attention to them.
Moun ki bay pòv p'ap janm manke anyen. Men, moun ki fè tankou li pa wè pòv yo chaje ak madichon.
28 When evil-doers are lifted up, men take cover; but when destruction overtakes them, the upright are increased.
Lè se mechan ki rive chèf, tout moun al kache. Men, tonbe mechan yo tonbe, moun k'ap mache dwat yo kanpe ankò.
