Proverbs 28
1 The wicked run away even when no one is chasing them, but the good have the trusting boldness of lions.
Mechan yo sove ale lè pa gen k ap kouri dèyè yo; men moun dwat yo gen kouraj kon lyon.
2 When a country is in rebellion, it has many rulers, but a ruler who is wise and knowledgeable provides strength and continuity.
Pa transgresyon a yon pèp, chèf peyi yo vin anpil; men lòd se etabi pa yon nonm bon konprann ak konesans.
3 When someone poor oppresses the poor, it's like heavy rain that beats down the crops.
Yon moun pòv ki peze malere se tankou gwo lapli ki lave tè a san kite anyen.
4 People who reject the law praise the wicked, but those who keep the law fight against them.
Sila ki abandone lalwa a bay lwanj a moun mechan; men sila ki kenbe lalwa a va kanpe devan yo.
5 Evil people understand nothing about justice, but those who follow the Lord understand it completely.
Moun mechan yo pa konprann lajistis; men sila ki chache SENYÈ yo konprann tout bagay.
6 Better to be poor and have integrity than to be devious and rich.
Pi bon se malere ki mache ak ladwati a pase sila ki kwochi a, menm si l gen anpil richès.
7 If you keep the law, you're a wise son, but if you keep bad company you shame your father.
Sila ki kenbe lalwa a se yon fis ak bon konprann; men sila ki fè zanmi ak moun voras fè papa l wont.
8 Anyone who gets rich through charging interest and profiteering is only storing it up for someone who is kind to the poor.
Sila ki agrandi richès li avèk enterè sou lajan, ranmase li pou sila k ap fè gras a malere a.
9 God hates the prayers of people who disregard the law.
Sila ki vire zòrèy li pou pa koute lalwa a, menm lapriyè li abominab.
10 Those who lead good people astray into evil ways will fall into their own traps, but the innocent will receive a good reward.
Sila ki egare moun dwat la nan move chemen an va li menm tonbe nan pwòp fòs li; men sila ki san tò a, va gen bon eritaj.
11 The rich see themselves as wise, but poor people with insight see right through them.
Mesye rich la saj nan pwòp zye l; men malere ki gen bon konprann nan wè l jis li sonde l nèt.
12 When good people win, everyone celebrates, but when the wicked come to power, people hide.
Lè moun ladwati a gen viktwa, gen anpil glwa; men lè mechan yo leve tout moun kache kò yo.
13 People who hide their sins won't succeed, but those who confess and renounce their sins will be shown kindness.
Sila ki kache transgresyon li yo, p ap fè pwogrè; men sila ki konfese yo e kite yo, va jwenn konpasyon.
14 Blessed are those who always respect the Lord, but those who are stubborn end up in a lot of trouble.
A la beni se sila ki toujou gen lakrent Bondye a! Men sila ki fè kè l di, va tonbe nan malè.
15 A wicked ruler lording it over poor people is like a roaring lion or a charging bear.
Tankou lyon k ap rele fò ak lous k ap atake, se konsa yon chèf mechan ye sou yon pèp malere.
16 An unwise ruler thoroughly extorts his people, but one who refuses to profit illegally will live long.
Yon gouvènè ki peze pèp la manke bon konprann; men sila ki rayi richès ki pa jis, pwolonje jou li yo.
17 Someone guilty of murder will go on running away from it until they die. Don't try and stop them.
Yon nonm ki twouble ak koupabilite san moun va yon fijitif jiskaske li mouri. Pinga pèsòn ba li soutyen.
18 If you have integrity, you'll be kept safe, but if you live deviously, you'll fall.
Sila ki mache san tò a va delivre; men sila ki kwochi a va tonbe byen vit.
19 If you cultivate the land you'll have plenty of food, but if you chase fantasies you'll end up with nothing.
Sila ki laboure tè a va gen anpil manje; men sila ki swiv vanite va jwenn anpil mizè.
20 If you're trustworthy, you'll be richly rewarded; but if you try to get rich quick, you won't go unpunished.
Yon nonm fidèl va gen anpil benediksyon; men sila ki fè vit pou jwenn richès, p ap chape anba pinisyon.
21 Showing favoritism isn't good, but some people will do wrong just for a piece of bread.
Montre patipri pa bon, paske yon sèl mòso pen ka fè yon moun transgrese.
22 Envious people are in a rush to get rich; they don't realize they'll end up poor.
Yon nonm ak move zye kouri dèyè richès e li pa konnen kisa k ap rive li.
23 Honest criticism is appreciated later far more than flattery.
Sila ki bay yon moun repwòch va jwenn plis favè pase sila ki fè flatè ak lang li an.
24 A man who robs his father and mother, and says, “It's not a crime,” is one step away from becoming a murderer.
Sila ki vòlè papa li oswa manman l epi di: “Sa pa yon transgresyon”, se parèy ak yon moun ki detwi.
25 Greedy people stir up trouble, but those who trust in the Lord will be successful.
Yon nonm awogan ap pwovoke konfli; men sila ki mete konfyans nan SENYÈ a va pwospere.
26 People who trust their own minds are foolish, but those who follow wise ways will be kept safe.
Sila ki mete konfyans nan pwòp kè li a se yon moun fou; men sila ki mache ak sajès la va delivre.
27 If you give to the poor, you won't be in need; but if you look the other way, you'll have many curses.
Sila ki bay a malere a p ap janm manke; men sila ki fèmen zye l ap jwenn anpil malediksyon.
28 When the wicked come to power, people hide; but when they fall, the good do well.
Lè mechan yo leve, pèp la kache kò yo; men lè yo peri moun dwat yo vin plis.
