Proverbs 28
1 The wicked flee when no one pursues; but the righteous are as bold as a lion.
Waovu hukimbia wakati hakuna mtu anayewafukuza, bali wale watendao haki ni thabiti kama simba kijana.
2 In rebellion, a land has many rulers, but order is maintained by a man of understanding and knowledge.
Kwa sababu ya uhalifu wa nchi, kuna wakuu wengi, bali kwa mtu mwenye ufahamu na maarifa, itadumu kwa muda mrefu.
3 A needy man who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain which leaves no crops.
Mtu masikini mwenye kukandamiza watu wengine masikini ni kama mvua inayopiga ambayo haisazi chakula.
4 Those who forsake the law praise the wicked; but those who keep the law contend with them.
Wale wanaokataa sheria huwatukuza watu waovu, bali wale wenye kuitunza sheria hupigana dhidi yao.
5 Evil men don’t understand justice; but those who seek Yahweh understand it fully.
Watu wabaya hawafahamu haki, bali wale wanaomtafuta Yehova wanafahamu kila kitu.
6 Better is the poor who walks in his integrity than he who is perverse in his ways, and he is rich.
Ni bora mtu masikini ambaye anatembea katika uadilifu, kuliko mtu tajiri ambaye ni mdanganyifu katika njia zake.
7 Whoever keeps the law is a wise son; but he who is a companion of gluttons shames his father.
Yeye anayetunza sheria ni mwana mwenye ufahamu, bali mwenye ushirika na walafi humwaibisha baba yake.
8 He who increases his wealth by excessive interest gathers it for one who has pity on the poor.
Anayepata mafanikio kwa kutoza riba kubwa anakusanya utajiri wake kwa ajili ya mwingine ambaye atakuwa na huruma kwa watu masikini.
9 He who turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.
Kama mtu atageuzia mbali sikio lake kusikia sheria, hata maombi yake ni chukizo.
10 Whoever causes the upright to go astray in an evil way, he will fall into his own trap; but the blameless will inherit good.
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 eyes; but the poor who has understanding sees through him.
Mtu tajiri anaweza kuwa mwenye hekima machoni pake mwenyewe, bali mtu masikini mwenye ufahamu atamtafuta.
12 When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.
Kunapokuwa na ushindi kwa wenye kutenda haki, kunafuraha kuu, bali wanapoinuka waovu, watu hujificha wenyewe.
13 He who conceals his sins doesn’t prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy.
Yeye afichaye dhambi zake hatafanikiwa, bali mwenye kutubu na kuziacha ataonyeshwa rehema.
14 Blessed is the man who always fears; but one who hardens his heart falls into trouble.
Anafuraha ambaye huishi kwa unyenyekevu, bali anayeufanya moyo wake ataanguka katika taabu.
15 As a roaring lion or a charging bear, so is a wicked ruler over helpless people.
Kama simba anayeunguruma au dubu anayeshabulia ni kama mtawala mwovu juu ya watu masikini.
16 A tyrannical ruler lacks judgment. One who hates ill-gotten gain will have long days.
Mtawala anayekosa ufahamu ni mkandamizaji katili, bali mwenye kuchukia aibu atadumu katika siku zake.
17 A man who is tormented by blood guilt will be a fugitive until death. No one will support him.
Kama mtu anahatia kwa sababu amemwaga damu ya mtu, atakuwa mkimbizi hadi kifo na hakuna atakayemsaidia.
18 Whoever walks blamelessly is kept safe; but one with perverse ways will fall suddenly.
Mwenye kuenenda kwa ukaminifu atakuwa salama, bali mwenye njia ya udanganyifu ataanguka ghafla.
19 One who works his land will have an abundance of food; but one who chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.
Anayefanya kazi kwenye shamba lake atapata chakula kingi, bali afuataye shughuli za upuuzi atapata umasikini mkubwa.
20 A faithful man is rich with blessings; but one who is eager to be rich will not go unpunished.
Mtu mwaminifu atapata baraka nyingi bali apataye utajiri wa haraka hawezi kukosa adhabu.
21 To show partiality is not good, yet a man will do wrong for a piece of bread.
Siyo vema kuonyesha upendeleo, lakini kwa kipande cha mkate mtu atafanya ubaya.
22 A stingy man hurries after riches, and doesn’t know that poverty waits for him.
Mtu mchoyo huharakisha kwenye utajiri, lakini hajui ni umasikini gani utakuja juu yake.
23 One who rebukes a man will afterward find more favor than one who flatters with the tongue.
Anayemkaripia mtu baadaye atapata fadhila zaidi kutoka kwake kuliko mwenye kumsifia sana kwa ulimi wake.
24 Whoever robs his father or his mother and says, “It’s not wrong,” is a partner with a destroyer.
Yule anayemwibia baba yake na mama yake na kusema, “Hiyo siyo dhambi,” ni mshirika wa mwenye kuharibu.
25 One who is greedy stirs up strife; but one who trusts in Yahweh will prosper.
Mtu mwenye tamaa huchochea mafarakano, bali anayemtumaini Yehova atafanikiwa.
26 One who trusts in himself is a fool; but one who walks in wisdom is kept safe.
Yule anayeutumaini moyo wake mwenyewe ni mpumbavu, bali anayekwenda kwa hekima atajilinda mbali na hatari.
27 One who gives to the poor has no lack; but one who closes his eyes will have many curses.
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 thrive.
Watu waovu wanapoinuka, watu hujificha wenyewe, lakini watu waovu wataangamia, wale watendao haki wataongezeka.
