Proverbs 21
1 The heart of a king [is] streams of waters in the hand of YHWH, He inclines it wherever He pleases.
Moyo wa mfalme uko katika mkono wa Bwana; huuongoza kama mkondo wa maji, popote apendapo.
2 Every way of a man [is] right in his own eyes, And YHWH is pondering hearts.
Njia zote za mwanadamu huonekana sawa kwake, bali Bwana huupima moyo.
3 To do righteousness and judgment, Is chosen of YHWH rather than sacrifice.
Kufanya yaliyo sawa na haki inakubalika zaidi kwa Bwana kuliko dhabihu.
4 Loftiness of eyes, and breadth of heart, Tillage of the wicked [is] sin.
Macho ya kudharau na moyo wa kiburi, ambavyo ni taa ya waovu, vyote ni dhambi!
5 The purposes of the diligent [are] only to advantage, And of every hasty one, only to want.
Mipango ya mwenye bidii huelekeza kwenye faida, kama vile kwa hakika pupa huelekeza kwenye umaskini.
6 The making of treasures by a lying tongue, [Is] a vanity driven away of those seeking death.
Mali iliyopatikana kwa ulimi wa uongo ni mvuke upitao upesi na mtego wa kufisha.
7 The spoil of the wicked catches them, Because they have refused to do judgment.
Jeuri ya waovu itawaburuta mbali, kwa kuwa wanakataa kufanya yaliyo sawa.
8 The way of a man who is vile [is] contrary, And the pure—his work [is] upright.
Njia ya mwenye hatia ni ya upotovu, bali tabia ya mtu asiye na hatia ni nyofu.
9 Better to sit on a corner of the roof, Than [with] a woman of contentions and a house of company.
Ni afadhali kuishi pembeni mwa paa la nyumba, kuliko kuishi nyumba moja na mke mgomvi.
10 The soul of the wicked has desired evil, his neighbor is not gracious in his eyes.
Mtu mwovu hutamani sana ubaya, jirani yake hapati huruma kutoka kwake.
11 When the scorner is punished, the simple becomes wise, And in giving understanding to the wise He receives knowledge.
Wakati mwenye mzaha ameadhibiwa, mjinga hupata hekima; wakati mtu mwenye hekima afundishwapo, hupata maarifa.
12 The Righteous One is acting wisely Toward the house of the wicked, He is overthrowing the wicked for wickedness.
Mwenye Haki huyajua yanayotendeka katika nyumba za waovu, naye atawaangamiza waovu.
13 Whoever is shutting his ear from the cry of the poor, He also cries, and is not answered.
Mtu akiziba masikio asisikie kilio cha maskini, yeye pia atalia, wala hatajibiwa.
14 A gift in secret pacifies anger, And a bribe in the bosom—strong fury.
Zawadi itolewayo kwa siri hutuliza hasira na rushwa iliyofichwa kwenye nguo hutuliza ghadhabu kali.
15 To do justice [is] joy to the righteous, But ruin to workers of iniquity.
Wakati haki imetendeka, huleta furaha kwa wenye haki, bali kitisho kwa watenda mabaya.
16 A man who is wandering from the way of understanding, Rests in an assembly of Rephaim.
Mtu anayepotea kutoka mapito ya ufahamu, hupumzika katika kundi la waliokufa.
17 Whoever [is] loving mirth [is] a poor man, Whoever is loving wine and oil makes no wealth.
Mtu apendaye anasa atakuwa maskini, yeyote apendaye mvinyo na mafuta kamwe hatakuwa tajiri.
18 The wicked [is] an atonement for the righteous, And the treacherous dealer for the upright.
Waovu huwa fidia kwa ajili ya wenye haki, nao wasio waaminifu kwa ajili ya wanyofu.
19 Better to dwell in a wilderness land, Than [with] a woman of contentions and anger.
Ni afadhali kuishi jangwani kuliko kuishi na mke mgomvi na mkorofi.
20 A treasure to be desired, and oil, [Is] in the habitation of the wise, And a foolish man swallows it up.
Katika nyumba ya mwenye hekima kuna akiba ya vyakula vizuri na mafuta, lakini mtu mpumbavu hutafuna vyote alivyo navyo.
21 Whoever is pursuing righteousness and kindness, Finds life, righteousness, and honor.
Yeye afuatiaye haki na upendo hupata uzima, mafanikio na heshima.
22 The wise has gone up a city of the mighty, And brings down the strength of its confidence.
Mtu mwenye hekima huushambulia mji wa wenye nguvu, na kuangusha ngome wanazozitegemea.
23 Whoever is keeping his mouth and his tongue, Is keeping his soul from adversities.
Yeye alindaye kinywa chake na ulimi wake hujilinda na maafa.
24 Proud, haughty, scorner—his name, Who is working in the wrath of pride.
Mtu mwenye kiburi na majivuno, “Mdhihaki” ndilo jina lake; hutenda mambo kwa kiburi kilichozidi.
25 The desire of the slothful slays him, For his hands have refused to work.
Kutamani sana kwa mvivu kutakuwa kifo chake, kwa sababu mikono yake haitaki kufanya kazi.
26 All the day desiring he has desired, And the righteous gives and does not withhold.
Mchana kutwa hutamani zaidi, lakini mnyofu hutoa pasipo kuzuia.
27 The sacrifice of the wicked [is] abomination, Much more when he brings it in wickedness.
Dhabihu ya mtu mwovu ni chukizo, si zaidi sana itolewapo kwa nia mbaya!
28 A false witness perishes, And an attentive man speaks forever.
Shahidi wa uongo ataangamia, bali maneno ya mwenye kusikia yatadumu.
29 A wicked man has hardened by his face, And the upright—he prepares his way.
Mtu mwovu ana uso wa ushupavu, bali mtu mnyofu huzifikiria njia zake.
30 There is no wisdom, nor understanding, Nor counsel against YHWH.
Hakuna hekima, wala akili, wala mpango unaoweza kufaulu dhidi ya Bwana.
31 A horse is prepared for a day of battle, And the deliverance [is] of YHWH!
Farasi huandaliwa kwa ajili ya siku ya vita, bali ushindi huwa kwa Bwana.
