Solomona 28
1 HOOHEE wale ka mea hewa, aohe mea e hahai ana; O ka poe pono hoi, wiwo ole lakou me he liona la.
The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion.
2 No ka hewa o ka aina, nui no kolaila poe alii; A ma ke kanaka noonoo a ike hoi e paa loihi ana no ia.
A land in rebellion has many rulers, but a man of understanding and knowledge maintains order.
3 O ke kanaka ilihune e hookaumaha ana i ka poe ilihune, Oia ka ua e hoopau ana i ka ai a pau.
A destitute leader who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain that leaves no food.
4 O ka poe haalele i ke kanawai, hoomaikai no lakou i ka mea hewa: O ka poe malama hoi i ke kanawai, ku e aku no i ua poe la.
Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, but those who keep the law resist them.
5 Aole i ike ka poe aia i ka hoopono; A o ka poe imi ia Iehova, ike no i na mea a pau.
Evil men do not understand justice, but those who seek the LORD comprehend fully.
6 E aho ka mea ilihune ke hele oia ma ka pololei, I ka mea waiwai i hookekee i kona aoao.
Better a poor man who walks with integrity than a rich man whose ways are perverse.
7 O ka mea malama i ke kanawai, he keiki naauao ia; O ka hoa no ka poe hookai wale, oia ka i hoohilahila i kona makuakane.
A discerning son keeps the law, but a companion of gluttons disgraces his father.
8 O ka mea hoonui i kona waiwai ma ka uku kuala a me ke kaili wale, E hooiliili oia ia mea na ka mea e aloha aku i ka poe ilihune.
He who increases his wealth by interest and usury lays it up for one who is kind to the poor.
9 O ka mea haliu aku i kona pepeiao aole hoolono i ke kanawai, E hoopailuaia kana pule.
Whoever turns his ear away from hearing the law, even his prayer is detestable.
10 O ka mea kai hewa aku i ka poe pololei ma ka aoao hewa, Ma kona lua iho oia e haule ai; A o ka poe pololei hoi, e ili mai ka maikai no lakou.
He who leads the upright along the path of evil will fall into his own pit, but the blameless will inherit what is good.
11 Ua naauao no ke kanaka waiwai i kona manao iho; Aka, o ka mea ilihune a naauao hoi, oia ka i ike aku ia ia.
A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man with discernment sees through him.
12 I ka hauoli ana o ka poe pono, nui ka hanohano; A i ke ku ana'e o ka poe hewa, ua hunaia ke kanaka.
When the righteous triumph, there is great glory, but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.
13 O ka mea huna i kona hewa iho, aole oia e pomaikai; Aka, o ka mea hooia a haalele hoi, e alohaia mai oia,
He who conceals his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them will find mercy.
14 Pomaikai ke kanaka ke mau aku kona makau; O ka mea hoopaakiki i kona naau, e haule oia i ka popilikia.
Blessed is the man who is always reverent, but he who hardens his heart falls into trouble.
15 O ka liona uwo a me ka bea holoholo, Oia ke alii hewa maluna o na kanaka ilihune.
Like a roaring lion or a charging bear is a wicked ruler over a helpless people.
16 O ke alii naauao ole, nui kona hookaumaha ana; O ka mea hoowahawaha i ka makee waiwai, e loihi no kona mau la.
A leader who lacks judgment is also a great oppressor, but he who hates dishonest profit will prolong his days.
17 O ke kanaka hewa i ke koko o kekahi, E holo oia i ka lua; mai keakea kekahi ia ia.
A man burdened by bloodguilt will flee into the Pit; let no one support him.
18 O ka mea hele pololei e ola oia; O ka mea hookekee i kona aoao, e haule koke no ia.
He who walks with integrity will be kept safe, but whoever is perverse in his ways will suddenly fall.
19 O ka mea mahi i ka aina e maona oia i ka ai; O ka mea hoopili mea ai mahope o ka poe lapuwale e piha oia i ka ilihune.
The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.
20 O ke kanaka hooiaio, nui wale kona mau mea e pomaikai ai; O ka mea holo kiki mahope o ka waiwai, aole e ole kona hala.
A faithful man will abound with blessings, but one eager to be rich will not go unpunished.
21 O ka manao ana i ko ke kanaka kino, aole ia he maikai; No kahi apana ai e lawehala no ua kanaka la.
To show partiality is not good, yet a man will do wrong for a piece of bread.
22 O ka mea hooikaika ma ka waiwai, he maka ino kona, Aole oia e ike o ka ilihune kana mea e loaa ai.
A stingy man hastens after wealth and does not know that poverty awaits him.
23 O ka mea ao aku i ke kanaka, mahope iho e loaa ia ia ka lokomaikaiia mai, Mamua o ka mea malimali me kona alelo.
He who rebukes a man will later find more favor than one who flatters with his tongue.
24 O ke mea kaili wale i ka kona makuakane a me ka kona makuwahine, Me ka i ana ae, Aole ia he hewa, Oia ka hoa no ka pepehi kanaka.
He who robs his father or mother, saying, “It is not wrong,” is a companion to the man who destroys.
25 O ka mea i haaheo ka naau, oia ka i hookonokono i ka hakaka; O ka mea paulele ia Iehova e lako loa oia.
A greedy man stirs up strife, but he who trusts in the LORD will prosper.
26 O ka mea paulele i kona naau iho, oia ka mea naaupo: O ka mea hele ma ka naauao, e hoopakeleia oia.
He who trusts in himself is a fool, but one who walks in wisdom will be safe.
27 O ka mea haawi wale na ka mea ilihune, aole oia e nele; A o ka mea i uhi ae i kona mau maka, e nui kona hoinoia mai.
Whoever gives to the poor will not be in need, but he who hides his eyes will receive many curses.
28 I ke ku ana o ka poe hewa, ua huna ke kanaka ia ia iho; A make lakou, alaila mahuahua ka poe pono.
When the wicked come to power, people hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous flourish.
