Proverbs 28
1 The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.
Waovu hukimbia wakati hakuna mtu anayewafukuza, bali wale watendao haki ni thabiti kama simba kijana.
2 For the transgression of a land many [are] its princes: but by a man of understanding [and] knowledge the state [thereof] shall be prolonged.
Kwa sababu ya uhalifu wa nchi, kuna wakuu wengi, bali kwa mtu mwenye ufahamu na maarifa, itadumu kwa muda mrefu.
3 A poor man that oppresseth the poor [is like] a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.
Mtu masikini mwenye kukandamiza watu wengine masikini ni kama mvua inayopiga ambayo haisazi chakula.
4 They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them.
Wale wanaokataa sheria huwatukuza watu waovu, bali wale wenye kuitunza sheria hupigana dhidi yao.
5 Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all [things].
Watu wabaya hawafahamu haki, bali wale wanaomtafuta Yehova wanafahamu kila kitu.
6 Better [is] the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than [he that is] perverse [in his] ways, though he [is] rich.
Ni bora mtu masikini ambaye anatembea katika uadilifu, kuliko mtu tajiri ambaye ni mdanganyifu katika njia zake.
7 He who keepeth the law [is] a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous [men] shameth his father.
Yeye anayetunza sheria ni mwana mwenye ufahamu, bali mwenye ushirika na walafi humwaibisha baba yake.
8 He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.
Anayepata mafanikio kwa kutoza riba kubwa anakusanya utajiri wake kwa ajili ya mwingine ambaye atakuwa na huruma kwa watu masikini.
9 He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer [shall be] abomination.
Kama mtu atageuzia mbali sikio lake kusikia sheria, hata maombi yake ni chukizo.
10 Whoever causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but the upright shall have good [things] in possession.
Yeye anayempotosha mwenye uadilifu katika njia ya uovu ataangukia kwenye shimo lake mwenyewe, bali wakamilifu watapata urithi mwema.
11 The rich man [is] wise in his own conceit; but the poor man that hath understanding searcheth him out.
Mtu tajiri anaweza kuwa mwenye hekima machoni pake mwenyewe, bali mtu masikini mwenye ufahamu atamtafuta.
12 When righteous [men] rejoice, [there is] great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden.
Kunapokuwa na ushindi kwa wenye kutenda haki, kunafuraha kuu, bali wanapoinuka waovu, watu hujificha wenyewe.
13 He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but he who confesseth and forsaketh [them] shall have mercy.
Yeye afichaye dhambi zake hatafanikiwa, bali mwenye kutubu na kuziacha ataonyeshwa rehema.
14 Happy [is] the man that feareth always: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.
Anafuraha ambaye huishi kwa unyenyekevu, bali anayeufanya moyo wake ataanguka katika taabu.
15 [As] a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; [so is] a wicked ruler over the poor people.
Kama simba anayeunguruma au dubu anayeshabulia ni kama mtawala mwovu juu ya watu masikini.
16 The prince that wanteth understanding [is] also a great oppressor: [but] he that hateth covetousness shall prolong [his] days.
Mtawala anayekosa ufahamu ni mkandamizaji katili, bali mwenye kuchukia aibu atadumu katika siku zake.
17 A man that doeth violence to the blood of [any] person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him.
Kama mtu anahatia kwa sababu amemwaga damu ya mtu, atakuwa mkimbizi hadi kifo na hakuna atakayemsaidia.
18 He who walketh uprightly shall be saved: but [he that is] perverse [in his] ways shall fall at once.
Mwenye kuenenda kwa ukaminifu atakuwa salama, bali mwenye njia ya udanganyifu ataanguka ghafla.
19 He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain [persons] shall have poverty enough.
Anayefanya kazi kwenye shamba lake atapata chakula kingi, bali afuataye shughuli za upuuzi atapata umasikini mkubwa.
20 A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.
Mtu mwaminifu atapata baraka nyingi bali apataye utajiri wa haraka hawezi kukosa adhabu.
21 To have respect of persons [is] not good: for, for a piece of bread [that] man will transgress.
Siyo vema kuonyesha upendeleo, lakini kwa kipande cha mkate mtu atafanya ubaya.
22 He that hasteth to be rich [hath] an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him.
Mtu mchoyo huharakisha kwenye utajiri, lakini hajui ni umasikini gani utakuja juu yake.
23 He that rebuketh a man afterward shall find more favor than he that flattereth with the tongue.
Anayemkaripia mtu baadaye atapata fadhila zaidi kutoka kwake kuliko mwenye kumsifia sana kwa ulimi wake.
24 He that robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, [It is] no transgression; the same [is] the companion of a destroyer.
Yule anayemwibia baba yake na mama yake na kusema, “Hiyo siyo dhambi,” ni mshirika wa mwenye kuharibu.
25 He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat.
Mtu mwenye tamaa huchochea mafarakano, bali anayemtumaini Yehova atafanikiwa.
26 He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoever walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.
Yule anayeutumaini moyo wake mwenyewe ni mpumbavu, bali anayekwenda kwa hekima atajilinda mbali na hatari.
27 He that giveth to the poor shall not want: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.
Mwenye kuwapa masikini hatapungukiwa kitu, bali anayewafumbia macho atapokea laana nyingi.
28 When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase.
Watu waovu wanapoinuka, watu hujificha wenyewe, lakini watu waovu wataangamia, wale watendao haki wataongezeka.
