Proverbs 11
1 A false balance is an abomination to YHWH, but accurate weights are his delight.
Yehova huchukia vipimo ambavyo havipo sahihi, bali hufurahia uzani dhahiri.
2 When pride comes, then comes shame, but with humility comes wisdom.
Kinapokuja kiburi, ndipo aibu huja, bali unyenyekevu huleta hekima.
3 The integrity of the upright shall guide them, but the perverseness of the treacherous shall destroy them.
Uadilifu wa wenye haki huwaongoza, bali udanganyifu wa njia za wajanja utawaangamiza.
4 Riches do not profit in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death.
Utajiri hauna thamani siku ya ghadhabu, bali kwa kutenda haki hujilinda na mauti.
5 The righteousness of the blameless will direct his way, but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.
Mwenendo wa mtu mwema huinyosha njia yake, bali waovu wataanguka kwa sababu ya uovu wao.
6 The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them, but the unfaithful will be trapped by evil desires.
Mwenendo mwema wa wale wampendezao Mungu utawalinda salama, bali wadanganyifu hunaswa katika shauku zao.
7 When a wicked man dies, hope perishes, and expectation of power comes to nothing.
Mtu mwovu anapokufa, tumaini lake hupotea na tumaini lililokuwa katika nguvu zake linakuwa si kitu.
8 A righteous person is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked takes his place.
Yule atendaye haki hulindwa katika taabu na badala yake taabu humjia mwovu.
9 With his mouth the godless man destroys his neighbor, but the righteous will be delivered through knowledge.
Kwa kinywa chake asiyeamini Mungu humwangamiza jirani yake, bali kwa maarifa wale watendao haki hulindwa salama.
10 When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices. When the wicked perish, there is shouting.
Wanapofanikiwa watendao haki, mji hufurahi, waovu wanapoangamia, kunakuwa na kelele za furaha.
11 By the blessing of the upright, the city is exalted, but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
Kwa zawadi nzuri za wale wanaompendeza Mungu, mji unakuwa mkubwa; kwa kinywa cha waovu mji huvurugwa.
12 One who despises his neighbor is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding holds his peace.
Mtu mwenye dharau kwa rafiki yake hana akili, bali mtu mwenye ufahamu hunyamaza.
13 One who brings gossip betrays a confidence, but one who is of a trustworthy spirit is one who keeps a secret.
Anayekwenda akizunguka kwa kukashifu hufunua siri, bali mtu mwaminifu hustiri jambo.
14 Where there is no wise guidance, the nation falls, but in the multitude of counselors there is victory.
Pasipokuwa na uongozi wenye busara, taifa huanguka, bali ushindi huja kwa kushauriana washauri wengi.
15 He who is collateral for a stranger will suffer for it, but he who refuses pledges of collateral is secure.
Anayemdhamini mkopo wa mgeni ataumia kwa usumbufu, bali anayechukia kutoa rehani kwa namna ya ahadi yupo salama.
16 A gracious woman obtains honor, but she who hates virtue makes a throne for dishonor. The slothful become destitute, and ruthless men grab wealth.
Mwanamke mwenye rehema hupata heshima, bali watu wakorofi hufumbata utajiri.
17 The merciful man does good to his own soul, but he who is cruel troubles his own flesh.
Mtu mkarimu hufaidika mwenyewe, bali mkatili hujiumiza mwenyewe.
18 Wicked people earn deceitful wages, but one who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward.
Mtu mwovu husema uongo kupata mishahara yake, bali yeye apandaye haki anavuna mishahara ya kweli.
19 He who is truly righteous gets life. He who pursues evil gets death.
Mtu mwaminifu atendaye haki ataishi, bali yeye atendaye uovu atakufa.
20 Those who are perverse in heart are an abomination to YHWH, but those whose ways are blameless are his delight.
Yehova anawachukia wenye ukaidi mioyoni, bali anawapenda wale ambao njia zao hazina makosa.
21 Most certainly, the evil man will not be unpunished, but the descendants of the righteous will be delivered.
Uwe na uhakika juu ya hili- watu waovu hawatakosa adhabu, bali uzao wa wale watendao haki watawekwa salama.
22 Like a gold ring in a pig's snout, is a beautiful woman who lacks discretion.
Kama pete ya dhahabu kwenye pua ya nguruwe ndiyo alivyo mwanamke mzuri asiye na busara.
23 The desire of the righteous is only good. The expectation of the wicked is wrath.
Shauku ya wale watendao haki ni matokeo mema, bali watu waovu wanaweza kutumainia ghadhabu tu.
24 There is one who scatters, and increases yet more. There is one who withholds more than is appropriate, but gains poverty.
Kuna yule ambaye hupanda mbegu- atakusanya zaidi; mwingine hapandi- huyo anakuwa masikini.
25 The liberal soul shall be made fat. He who waters shall be watered also himself.
Mtu mkarimu atafanikiwa na yule awapaye maji wengine atapata maji yake mwenyewe.
26 People curse someone who withholds grain, but blessing will be on the head of him who sells it.
Watu wanamlaani mtu ambaye hukataa kuuza nafaka, bali zawadi njema hufunika kichwa chake ambaye huuza nafaka.
27 He who diligently seeks good seeks favor, but he who searches after evil, it shall come to him.
Yule ambaye hutafuta mema kwa bidii pia anatafuta kibali, bali yule atafutaye ubaya atapata ubaya.
28 He who trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf.
Wale wanaotumaini utajiri wataanguka, bali kama jani, wale watendao haki watasitawi.
29 He who troubles his own house shall inherit the wind. The foolish shall be servant to the wise of heart.
Yule ambaye analeta taabu kwenye kaya yake ataurithi upepo na mpumbavu atakuwa mtumishi wa wenye moyo wa hekima.
30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he who plucks that life is wise.
Wale watendao haki watakuwa kama mti wa uzima, lakini vurugu huondoa uzima.
31 If the righteous is delivered with difficulty, where will the ungodly and the sinner appear?
Tazama! Ikiwa wale watendao haki hupokea wanachositahili, je si zaidi kwa waovu na wenye dhambi!
