Proverbs 28
1 The wicked flee when no one pursueth; But the righteous is as bold as a lion.
Mtu mwovu hukimbia ingawa hakuna yeyote anayemfukuza, bali wenye haki ni wajasiri kama simba.
2 Through the transgression of a land many are its rulers; But through men of prudence and understanding the prince shall live long.
Wakati nchi inapokuwa na uasi, inakuwa na viongozi wengi, bali mwenye ufahamu na maarifa hudumisha utaratibu.
3 A poor man who oppresseth the needy Is a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.
Mtu maskini amwoneaye yeye aliye maskini zaidi ni kama mvua ya dhoruba isiyosaza mazao.
4 They who forsake the law praise the wicked; But they who keep the law contend with them.
Wale waiachao sheria huwasifu waovu, bali wale waishikao sheria huwapinga.
5 Wicked men understand not equity; But they who seek the LORD understand all things.
Watu wabaya hawaelewi haki, bali wale wamtafutao Bwana wanaielewa kikamilifu.
6 Better is a poor man who walketh in uprightness, Than he who is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.
Afadhali maskini ambaye mwenendo wake hauna lawama kuliko tajiri ambaye njia zake ni potovu.
7 He that keepeth the law is a wise son; But he that is the companion of prodigals bringeth shame on his father.
Yeye ashikaye sheria ni mwana mwenye ufahamu, bali rafiki wa walafi humwaibisha baba yake.
8 He that increaseth his substance by usurious gain Gathereth it for him who will pity the poor.
Yeye aongezaye utajiri wake kwa riba kubwa mno hukusanya kwa ajili ya mwingine, ambaye atawahurumia maskini.
9 He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayer shall be an abomination.
Kama mtu yeyote akikataa kusikia sheria, hata maombi yake ni chukizo.
10 He that causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way Shall himself fall into his own pit; But the upright shall have good things in possession.
Yeye ambaye humwongoza mwenye haki kwenye mapito mabaya, ataanguka kwenye mtego wake mwenyewe, bali wasio na lawama watapokea urithi mwema.
11 The rich man is wise in his own conceit; But the poor man, who hath understanding, will search him through.
Mtu tajiri anaweza kuwa na hekima machoni pake mwenyewe, bali mtu maskini mwenye ufahamu atamfichua.
12 When the righteous rejoice, there is great glorying; But, when the wicked are exalted, men hide themselves.
Mwenye haki ashindapo, kuna furaha kubwa, bali waovu watawalapo, watu hujificha.
13 He that covereth his sins shall not prosper; But he that confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.
Yeye afichaye dhambi zake hatafanikiwa, bali yeyote aziungamaye na kuziacha hupata rehema.
14 Happy the man who feareth always! But he who hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.
Amebarikiwa mtu ambaye siku zote humcha Bwana, bali yeye afanyaye moyo wake kuwa mgumu huangukia kwenye taabu.
15 As a roaring lion and a hungry bear, So is a wicked ruler over a needy people.
Kama simba angurumaye au dubu ashambuliaye, ndivyo alivyo mtu mwovu atawalaye wanyonge.
16 The prince who is weak in understanding is great in oppression; But he who hateth unjust gain shall prolong his days.
Mtawala dhalimu hana akili, bali yeye achukiaye mapato ya udhalimu atafurahia maisha marefu.
17 A man who is burdened with life-blood—Let him flee to the pit! let no man stay him!
Mtu mwenye kusumbuliwa na hatia ya kuua atakuwa mtoro mpaka kufa; mtu yeyote na asimsaidie.
18 He who walketh uprightly shall be safe; But he who is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.
Yeye ambaye mwenendo wake hauna lawama hulindwa salama, bali yeye ambaye njia zake ni potovu ataanguka ghafula.
19 He who tilleth his land shall have bread enough; And he that followeth after worthless persons shall have poverty enough.
Yeye alimaye shamba lake atakuwa na chakula tele, bali yule afuataye mambo ya upuzi atakuwa na umaskini wa kumtosha.
20 A faithful man shall abound with blessings; But he that maketh haste to be rich shall not go unpunished.
Mtu mwaminifu atabarikiwa sana, bali yeye atamaniye kupata utajiri kwa haraka hataacha kuadhibiwa.
21 To have respect to persons is not good; Since for a piece of bread that man will transgress.
Kuonyesha upendeleo si vizuri, hata hivyo mtu atafanya kosa kwa kipande cha mkate.
22 He who hath an evil eye hasteth after wealth, And considereth not that poverty will come upon him.
Mtu mchoyo ana tamaa ya kupata utajiri, naye hana habari kuwa umaskini unamngojea.
23 He who rebuketh a man shall afterwards find favor More than he who flattereth with his tongue.
Yeye amkemeaye mtu mwishoni hupata kibali zaidi, kuliko mwenye maneno ya kusifu isivyostahili.
24 Whoso stealeth from his father or his mother, And saith, “It is no transgression,” The same is the companion of a robber.
Yeye amwibiaye babaye au mamaye na kusema, “Si kosa,” yeye ni mwenzi wa yule aharibuye.
25 He who is of a proud heart stirreth up strife; But he that trusteth in the LORD shall be rich.
Mtu mwenye tamaa huchochea fitina, bali yule amtegemeaye Bwana atafanikiwa.
26 He who trusteth in his own understanding is a fool; But he who walketh wisely shall be delivered.
Yeye ajitumainiaye mwenyewe ni mpumbavu, bali yeye atembeaye katika hekima hulindwa salama.
27 He who giveth to the poor shall not want; But he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.
Yeye ampaye maskini hatapungukiwa na kitu chochote, bali yeye awafumbiaye maskini macho hupata laana nyingi.
28 When the wicked are exalted, men hide themselves; But, when they perish, the righteous increase.
Wakati waovu watawalapo, watu huenda mafichoni, bali waovu wanapoangamia, wenye haki hufanikiwa.
