Proverbs 29
1 He who is often rebuked and stiffens his neck will be destroyed suddenly, with no remedy.
Moto oyo atiaka moto makasi soki bapameli ye, akokweyisama na pwasa mpe akobika te.
2 When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
Soki bato ya sembo bakomi ebele, bato basepelaka; kasi soki bato mabe bakomi koyangela, bato balelaka.
3 Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father; but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
Moto oyo alingaka bwanya asalaka esengo ya tata na ye, kasi moto oyo alandaka basi ya ndumba akosilisa bomengo na ye nyonso.
4 The king by justice makes the land stable, but he who takes bribes tears it down.
Mokonzi oyo akambaka na bosembo ayeisaka kimia na mokili na ye, kasi mokonzi oyo afutisaka mpako ebele abebisaka mokili yango.
5 A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.
Moto oyo alobaka na moninga na ye maloba ya sukali atielaka ye motambo na se ya matambe.
6 An evil man is snared by his sin, but the righteous can sing and be glad.
Lisumu ya moto mabe ezalaka na motambo, kasi moto ya sembo agangaka na esengo mpe asepelaka.
7 The righteous is concerned about justice for the poor. The wicked does not understand the concern.
Moto ya sembo ayebaka pasi ya babola, kasi moto mabe ayebaka na ye kutu yango te.
8 Mockers stir up a city, but wise men turn away anger.
Batioli batiaka mobulu kati na engumba, kasi bato ya bwanya basilisaka kanda.
9 If a wise man goes to court with a foolish man, the fool rages or scoffs, and there is no peace.
Soki moto ya bwanya akei kosamba elongo na moto ya liboma, ezala asiliki to aseki, akotikala kozala na kimia te.
10 The bloodthirsty hate a man of integrity; and they seek the life of the upright.
Bato oyo basopaka makila balingaka bato ya sembo te, kasi bato malamu balukaka bato ya sembo.
11 A fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control.
Zoba alandaka baposa nyonso ya motema na ye, kasi moto ya bwanya akangaka yango mpe akitisaka yango.
12 If a ruler listens to lies, all of his officials are wicked.
Soki mokonzi akomi koyoka makambo ya lokuta, basali na ye nyonso bakokoma bato mabe.
13 The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives sight to the eyes of both.
Mobola mpe monyokoli bazali na likambo moko ya lisanga: Yawe angengisaka miso ya bango mibale.
14 The king who fairly judges the poor, his throne shall be established forever.
Mokonzi oyo asambisaka babola na bosembo, kiti na ye ya bokonzi ekolendisama tango nyonso.
15 The rod of correction gives wisdom, but a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.
Fimbu mpe pamela epesaka bwanya, kasi mwana oyo basundola ayokisaka mama na ye soni.
16 When the wicked increase, sin increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.
Soki bato mabe bakomi ebele, mabe mpe ekomaka ebele; kasi bato ya sembo bakomona bango kokweya.
17 Correct your son, and he will give you peace; yes, he will bring delight to your soul.
Pesa mwana na yo etumbu, bongo okozala na kimia mpe akotondisa motema na yo na esengo.
18 Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; but he who keeps the law is blessed.
Soki emoniseli ezali te, bato bakotambola ngulungulu. Esengo na moto oyo atosaka Mobeko!
19 A servant can't be corrected by words. Though he understands, yet he will not respond.
Bapamelaka mosali na maloba te; pamba te akososola, kasi akoyoka te.
20 Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
Soki omoni moto kowela koloba liboso ete akanisa, malamu kotia elikya na zoba, kasi na ye te.
21 He who pampers his servant from youth will have him become a son in the end.
Moto oyo alengelaka mosali na ye wuta bolenge akosuka na kokomisa ye moto makasi.
22 An angry man stirs up strife, and a wrathful man abounds in sin.
Moto ya kanda amemaka koswana, mpe moto oyo atombokaka noki akomaka na mabe koleka.
23 A man's pride brings him low, but one of lowly spirit gains honor.
Lolendo ya moto ekitisaka ye, kasi moto ya komikitisa azwaka lokumu.
24 Whoever is an accomplice of a thief is an enemy of his own soul. He takes an oath, but dares not testify.
Moto oyo akabolaka biloko elongo na moyibi amiyinaka; ayokaka bilakeli mabe, kasi amekaka te kofunda ye.
25 The fear of man proves to be a snare, but whoever puts his trust in the LORD will be set on high.
Kobanga bato ezalaka motambo na se ya matambe, kasi Yawe abatelaka moto oyo atiaka elikya na Ye.
26 Many seek the ruler's favor, but a man's justice comes from the LORD.
Bato ebele balukaka kokoma balingami ya mokonzi, nzokande ezali Yawe nde apesaka oyo ekoki na moto na moto.
27 A dishonest man detests the righteous, and the upright in their ways detest the wicked.
Bato ya sembo bayinaka moto ya masumu, mpe moto mabe ayinaka etamboli ya bato ya sembo.
