Proverbs 28
1 The wicked flee when no man pursueth; but the righteous are secure as a young lion.
Omumuyɛfoɔ dwane ɛberɛ a obiara ntaa no, nanso teneneefoɔ koko yɛ duru sɛ agyata.
2 For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof; but by a man of understanding and knowledge established order shall long continue.
Atuateɛ ɔman nya sodifoɔ pii, nanso onipa a ɔwɔ nhunumu ne nimdeɛ ma mmara yɛ adwuma.
3 A poor man that oppresseth the weak is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.
Sodifoɔ a ɔhyɛ ahiafoɔ so no te sɛ brampɔnsuo a ɛsɛe mfudeɛ.
4 They that forsake the law praise the wicked; but such as keep the law contend with them.
Wɔn a wɔpo mmara no kamfo amumuyɛfoɔ, na wɔn a wɔdi mmara so no si wɔn kwan.
5 Evil men understand not justice; but they that seek the LORD understand all things.
Abɔnefoɔ nte atɛntenenee ase, nanso wɔn a wɔhwehwɛ Awurade no, te aseɛ yie.
6 Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.
Ohiani a ne nanteɛ ho nni asɛm yɛ sene ɔdefoɔ a nʼakwan yɛ kɔntɔnkye.
7 A wise son observeth the teaching; but he that is a companion of gluttonous men shameth his father.
Deɛ ɔdi mmara so yɛ ɔba a ɔwɔ nhunumu, nanso deɛ ɔne adidibradafoɔ bɔ no gu nʼagya anim ase.
8 He that augmenteth his substance by interest and increase, gathereth it for him that is gracious to the poor.
Deɛ ɔgye mfɛntom mmorosoɔ de nya ne ho no ɔboaboa ano ma deɛ ɔbɛyɛ ahiafoɔ adɔeɛ.
9 He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.
Sɛ obi nni mmara so a, ne mpaeɛbɔ mpo yɛ akyiwadeɛ.
10 Whoso causeth the upright to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit; but the whole-hearted shall inherit 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 The rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him through.
Ɔdefoɔ tumi yɛ onyansafoɔ wɔ nʼankasa ani so, nanso ohiani a ɔwɔ nhunumu no hunu sɛdeɛ ɔteɛ.
12 When the righteous exult, there is great glory; but when the wicked rise, men must be sought for.
Sɛ teneneefoɔ di nkonim a, nnipa di ahurisie pii; nanso sɛ amumuyɛfoɔ nya tumi a nnipa kɔhinta.
13 He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper; but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall obtain mercy.
Onipa a ɔkata ne bɔne soɔ no nnya nkɔsoɔ, na deɛ ɔka ne bɔne na ɔgyae yɛ no nya ahummɔborɔ.
14 Happy is the man that feareth alway; but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into evil.
Nhyira nka deɛ ɔsuro Awurade ɛberɛ nyinaa, nanso deɛ ɔpirim nʼakoma no tɔ amaneɛ mu.
15 As a roaring lion, and a ravenous bear; so is a wicked ruler over a poor people.
Omumuyɛfoɔ a ɔdi nnipa a wɔnni mmoa so no te sɛ gyata a ɔbobɔm anaa sisire a nʼani abereɛ.
16 The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor; but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
Sodifoɔ tirimuɔdenfoɔ nni adwene, na deɛ ɔkyiri mfasoɔ a wɔnam ɛkwan bɔne so nya no bɛnya nkwa tenten.
17 A man that is laden with the blood of any person shall hasten his steps unto the pit; none will support him.
Deɛ awudie ma ne tiboa bu no fɔ no, ɔbɛyɛ ɔkobɔfoɔ akɔsi ne wu da; mma obiara mmɔ ne ho ban.
18 Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved; but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.
Deɛ ne nanteɛ ho nni asɛm no, wɔgye no firi ɔhaw mu, nanso deɛ nʼakwan yɛ kɔntɔnkye no bɛhwe ase mpofirim.
19 He that tilleth his ground shall have plenty of bread; but he that followeth after vain things shall have poverty enough.
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 shall abound with blessings; but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be unpunished.
Wɔbɛhyira onipa nokwafoɔ pii, na deɛ ɔpere pɛ ahonyadeɛ no remfa ne ho nni.
21 To have respect of persons is not good; for a man will transgress for a piece of bread.
Animhwɛ nyɛ, nanso aduane kakra enti nnipa yɛ bɔne.
22 He that hath an evil eye hasteneth after riches, and knoweth not that want shall come upon him.
Deɛ ɔyɛ pɛpɛɛ pere sɛ ɔbɛyɛ ɔdefoɔ na ɔnnim sɛ ohia retwɛn no.
23 He that rebuketh a man shall in the end find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue.
Deɛ ɔka obi anim no bɛsɔ nnipa ani akyire asene deɛ ɔwɔ tɛkrɛmadɛ.
24 Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith: 'It is no transgression', the same is the companion of a destroyer.
Deɛ ɔbɔ nʼagya anaa ne maame korɔno na ɔka sɛ, “Ɛnyɛ bɔne” no, ɔne ɔsɛefoɔ na ɛbɔ.
25 He that is of a greedy spirit stirreth up strife; but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be abundantly gratified.
Ɔdifodepɛfoɔ de mpaapaemu ba na deɛ ɔde ne ho to Awurade so no bɛnya nkɔsoɔ.
26 He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool; but whoso walketh wisely, he shall escape.
Deɛ ɔgye ne ho die no yɛ ɔkwasea, na deɛ ɔnante nyansa mu no wɔbɛgye no.
27 He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack; but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.
Deɛ ɔma ahiafoɔ no, hwee renhia no, nanso deɛ ɔbu nʼani gu wɔn so no nya nnome pii.
28 When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous increase.
Sɛ amumuyɛfoɔ nya tumi a, nnipa kɔhinta; na sɛ amumuyɛfoɔ ase tɔre a, teneneefoɔ ase dɔre.
