नीतिवचन 18
1 १ जो दूसरों से अलग हो जाता है, वह अपनी ही इच्छा पूरी करने के लिये ऐसा करता है, और सब प्रकार की खरी बुद्धि से बैर करता है।
Selfish people only please themselves, they attack anything that makes good sense.
Stupid people have no interest in trying to understand, they only want to express their opinions.
With wickedness comes contempt; with dishonor comes disgrace.
People's words can be profound like deep waters, a gushing stream that is the source of wisdom.
It's not right to show favoritism to the guilty and rob the innocent of justice.
What stupid people say gets them into fights, as if they're asking for a beating.
Stupid people are caught out by what they say; their own words trap them.
Listening to gossip is like gulping down bites of your favorite food—they go deep down inside you.
Laziness and destruction are brothers.
The Lord is a protective tower that good people can run to and be safe.
Rich people see their wealth as a fortified town—it's like a high wall in their imagination.
Pride leads to destruction; humility goes before honor.
Replying before hearing is stupidity and shame.
With a brave spirit you can put up with sickness, but if it's crushed, you can't bear it.
An intelligent mind acquires knowledge; the wise are ready to hear knowledge.
A gift opens doors for you, and gets you into the presence of important people.
17 १७ मुकद्दमे में जो पहले बोलता, वही सच्चा जान पड़ता है, परन्तु बाद में दूसरे पक्षवाला आकर उसे जाँच लेता है।
The first person to plead a case sounds right until someone comes to cross-examine them.
Casting lots can end disputes and decide between powerful people.
19 १९ चिढ़े हुए भाई को मनाना दृढ़ नगर के ले लेने से कठिन होता है, और झगड़े राजभवन के बेंड़ों के समान हैं।
A brother you've offended is harder to win back than a fortified town. Arguments keep people apart like bars on the doors of a fortress.
20 २० मनुष्य का पेट मुँह की बातों के फल से भरता है; और बोलने से जो कुछ प्राप्त होता है उससे वह तृप्त होता है।
Make sure you're satisfied with what you say—you have to live with your words.
21 २१ जीभ के वश में मृत्यु और जीवन दोनों होते हैं, और जो उसे काम में लाना जानता है वह उसका फल भोगेगा।
What you say has the power to bring life or to kill; those who love talking will have to deal with the consequences.
If you find a wife, that's great, and you'll be blessed by the Lord.
The poor beg for mercy, but the rich reply harshly.
24 २४ मित्रों के बढ़ाने से तो नाश होता है, परन्तु ऐसा मित्र होता है, जो भाई से भी अधिक मिला रहता है।
Some friends give up on you, but there's a friend who stays closer to you than a brother.
