Proverbs 19
1 Better is the poore that walketh in his vprightnes, then he that abuseth his lips, and is a foole.
Afadhali mtu maskini ambaye mwenendo wake hauna lawama, kuliko mpumbavu ambaye midomo yake imepotoka.
2 For without knowledge the minde is not good, and he that hasteth with his feete, sinneth.
Sio vizuri kuwa na juhudi bila maarifa, wala kufanya haraka na kuikosa njia.
3 The foolishnesse of a man peruerteth his way, and his heart freateth against the Lord.
Upumbavu wa mtu mwenyewe huharibu maisha yake hata hivyo moyo wake humkasirikia Bwana.
4 Riches gather many friends: but the poore is separated from his neighbour.
Mali huleta marafiki wengi, bali rafiki wa mtu maskini humwacha.
5 A false witnes shall not be vnpunished: and he that speaketh lyes, shall not escape.
Shahidi wa uongo hataacha kuadhibiwa, naye amwagaye uongo hataachwa huru.
6 Many reuerence the face of the prince, and euery man is friend to him that giueth giftes.
Wengi hujipendekeza kwa mtawala na kila mmoja ni rafiki wa mtu atoaye zawadi.
7 All the brethren of the poore doe hate him: howe much more will his friends depart farre from him? though hee be instant with wordes, yet they will not.
Mtu maskini huepukwa na ndugu zake wote: Je, marafiki zake watamkwepa kiasi gani! Ingawa huwafuata kwa kuwasihi, hawapatikani popote.
8 He that possesseth vnderstanding, loueth his owne soule, and keepeth wisdome to finde goodnesse.
Yeye apataye hekima huipenda nafsi yake mwenyewe, yeye ahifadhiye ufahamu hustawi.
9 A false witnes shall not be vnpunished: and he that speaketh lyes, shall perish.
Shahidi wa uongo hataacha kuadhibiwa, naye amwagaye uongo ataangamia.
10 Pleasure is not comely for a foole, much lesse for a seruant to haue rule ouer princes.
Haistahili mpumbavu kuishi katika anasa, itakuwa vibaya kiasi gani kwa mtumwa kuwatawala wakuu.
11 The discretion of man deferreth his anger: and his glory is to passe by an offence.
Hekima ya mtu humpa uvumilivu, ni kwa utukufu wake kusamehe makosa.
12 The Kings wrath is like the roaring of a lyon: but his fauour is like the dewe vpon ye grasse.
Ghadhabu ya mfalme ni kama mngurumo wa simba, bali wema wake ni kama umande juu ya nyasi.
13 A foolish sonne is the calamitie of his father, and the contentions of a wife are like a continuall dropping.
Mwana mpumbavu ni maangamizi ya babaye, naye mke mgomvi ni kama kutonatona kusikoisha.
14 House and riches are the inheritance of the fathers: but a prudent wife commeth of the Lord.
Nyumba na mali hurithiwa kutoka kwa wazazi, bali mke mwenye busara hutoka kwa Bwana.
15 Slouthfulnes causeth to fall asleepe, and a deceitfull person shall be affamished.
Uvivu huleta usingizi mzito, naye mtu mzembe huona njaa.
16 He that keepeth the commandement, keepeth his owne soule: but hee that despiseth his wayes, shall dye.
Yeye ambaye hutii mafundisho huulinda uhai wake, bali yeye anayezidharau njia zake atakufa.
17 He that hath mercy vpon the poore, lendeth vnto the Lord: and the Lord will recompense him that which he hath giuen.
Yeye amhurumiaye maskini humkopesha Bwana, naye atamtuza kwa aliyotenda.
18 Chasten thy sonne while there is hope, and let not thy soule spare for his murmuring.
Mrudi mwanao, kwa maana katika hiyo kuna tumaini, usiwe mshirika katika mauti yake.
19 A man of much anger shall suffer punishment: and though thou deliuer him, yet wil his anger come againe.
Mtu mwenye kukasirika haraka ni lazima atapata adhabu yake, kama utamwokoa, itakubidi kufanya hivyo tena.
20 Heare counsell and receiue instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter ende.
Sikiliza mashauri na ukubali mafundisho, nawe mwishoni utakuwa na hekima.
21 Many deuises are in a mans heart: but the counsell of the Lord shall stand.
Kuna mipango mingi ndani ya moyo wa mtu, lakini kusudi la Bwana ndilo litakalosimama.
22 That that is to be desired of a man, is his goodnes, and a poore man is better then a lyer.
Lile mtu alionealo shauku ni upendo usio na mwisho, afadhali kuwa maskini kuliko kuwa mwongo.
23 The feare of the Lord leadeth to life: and he that is filled therewith, shall continue, and shall not be visited with euill.
Kumcha Bwana huongoza kwenye uzima, kisha mtu hupumzika akiwa ameridhika, bila kuguswa na shida.
24 The slouthfull hideth his hand in his bosome, and wil not put it to his mouth againe.
Mtu mvivu hutumbukiza mkono wake kwenye sahani, lakini hawezi hata kuupeleka kwenye kinywa chake!
25 Smite a scorner, and the foolish wil beware: and reproue the prudent, and he wil vnderstand knowledge.
Mpige mwenye mzaha, naye mjinga atajifunza busara, mkemee mwenye ufahamu naye atapata maarifa.
26 He that destroyeth his father, or chaseth away his mother, is a lewde and shamefull childe.
Yeye amwibiaye baba yake na kumfukuza mama yake ni mwana aletaye aibu na fedheha.
27 My sonne, heare no more the instruction, that causeth to erre from ye words of knowledge.
Mwanangu, ukiacha kusikiliza mafundisho, utatangatanga mbali na maneno ya maarifa.
28 A wicked witnes mocketh at iudgement, and the mouth of ye wicked swalloweth vp iniquitie.
Shahidi mla rushwa hudhihaki hukumu na kinywa cha mtu mwovu humeza ubaya kwa upesi.
29 But iudgements are prepared for the scorners, and stripes for the backe of the fooles.
Adhabu zimeandaliwa kwa ajili ya wenye dhihaka na mapigo kwa ajili ya migongo ya wapumbavu.
