Proverbs 29
1 He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck shall suddenly be broken, and that without remedy.
Mtu aliyepokea makaripio mengi lakini anashupaza shingo yake atavunjika ndani ya muda mfupi na hata pona.
2 When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice; but when the wicked beareth rule, the people sigh.
Watenda mema wanapoongezeka, watu wanafurahi, bali wakati mtu mwovu anapotawala, watu huugua.
3 Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; but he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth his substance.
Mwenye kupenda hekima baba yake anafurahi, bali anayeshikamana na makahaba huuharibu utajiri wake.
4 The king by justice establisheth the land; but he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it.
Mfalme huimarisha nchi kwa haki, bali mwenye kudai rushwa huirarua.
5 A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his steps.
Mtu anayejipendekeza kwa jirani yake anatandaza wavu kwenye miguu yake.
6 In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare; but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
Mtu mbaya hunaswa kwenye mtego wa dhambi yake mwenyewe, bali yeye atendaye haki huimba na kufurahi.
7 The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor; the wicked understandeth not knowledge.
Atendaye haki hutetea madai ya masikini; mtu mwovu hafahamu maarifa kama hayo.
8 Scornful men set a city in a blaze; but wise men turn away wrath.
Mwenye dhihaka huutia moto mji, bali wale wenye busara huigeuza ghadhabu.
9 If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he be angry or laugh, there will be no rest.
Mtu mwenye busara anapojadiliana na mpumbavu, hughadhabika na kucheka, hakutakuwa na utulivu.
10 The men of blood hate him that is sincere; and as for the upright, they seek his life.
Mkatili humchukia mwenye ukamilifu na hutafuta maisha ya mwenye haki.
11 A fool spendeth all his spirit; but a wise man stilleth it within him.
Mpumabavu huonyesha hasira yake, bali mtu mwenye busara huishikilia na kujituliza mwenyewe.
12 If a ruler hearkeneth to falsehood, all his servants are wicked.
Kama matawala atazinagatia uongo, maafisa wake wote watakuwa waovu.
13 The poor man and the oppressor meet together; the LORD giveth light to the eyes of them both.
Mtu masikini na mkandamizaji wanafanana, maana Yehova huyapa nuru macho yao wote.
14 The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
Kama mfalme atamhukumu masikini kwa uaminifu, kiti chake cha enzi kitaimarishwa milele.
15 The rod and reproof give wisdom; but a child left to himself causeth shame to his mother.
Fimbo na maonyo huleta hekima, bali mtoto huru mbali na makaripio humwaibisha mama yake.
16 When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth; but the righteous shall gaze upon their fall.
Watu waovu wanapotawala, uovu huongezeka, bali wenye kutenda haki wataona anguko la watu waovu.
17 Correct thy son, and he will give thee rest; yea, he will give delight unto thy soul.
Mwadibishe mwanao naye atakupa pumziko; ataleta furaha katika maisha yako.
18 Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint; but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
Pasipo na maono ya kinabii watu huenda bila utaratibu, bali mwenye kuitunza sheria amebarikiwa.
19 A servant will not be corrected by words; for though he understand, there will be no response.
Mtumwa hawezi kurekebishwa kwa maneno, maana ingawa anaelewa, hakuna mwitikio.
20 Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope for a fool than for him.
Je unamwona mtu mwenye haraka katika maneno yake? Kuna matumaini zaidi kwa mpumbavu kuliko kwake.
21 He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become master at the last.
Mwenye kumdekeza mtumwa wake tangu ujana, mwisho wake itakuwa taabu.
22 An angry man stirreth up strife, and a wrathful man aboundeth in transgression.
Mtu mwenye hasira huchochea ugomvi na bwana mwenye hasira sana hutenda dhambi nyingi.
23 A man's pride shall bring him low; but he that is of a lowly spirit shall attain to honour.
Kiburi cha mtu humshusha chini, bali mwenye roho ya unyenyekevu atapewa heshima.
24 Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth the adjuration and uttereth nothing.
Anayeshirikiana na mwizi huyachukia maisha yake mwenyewe; husikia laana na wala hasemi chochote.
25 The fear of man bringeth a snare; but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be set up on high.
Kumwogopa binadamu ni mtego, bali mwenye kumtumaini Yehova atalindwa.
26 Many seek the ruler's favour; but a man's judgment cometh from the LORD.
Wengi huutafuta uso wa mtawala, bali kutoka kwa Yehova huja haki kwa ajili yake.
27 An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous; and he that is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked.
Mtu dhalimu ni chukizo kwa wenye kutenda haki, bali mwenye njia ya haki ni chukizo kwa watu waovu.
