Soakas 28
1 Mwet koluk uh kaing finne wangin mwet ukwalos, a sie mwet suwoswos el pulaik oana soko lion.
The wicked flee when no man pursueth; but the righteous are secure as a young lion.
2 Sie mutunfacl fah arulana ku ac oan paht mwet kol we uh fin mwet etauk ac lalmwetmet. A sie mutunfacl fin oru ma koluk, ac fah fusus ayaol lun mwet leum we.
For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof; but by a man of understanding and knowledge established order shall long continue.
3 Sie mwet leum su akkeokye mwet sukasrup, ac oana af matol ma kunausla fokin ima uh.
A poor man that oppresseth the weak is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.
4 Kom fin pilesru ma sap, kom akkeye layen lun mwet koluk; a kom fin akos, na kom lain mwet koluk.
They that forsake the law praise the wicked; but such as keep the law contend with them.
5 Mwet koluk tia etu lah mea suwohs ac nununku suwohs, a elos su suk ma lungse lun LEUM GOD elos kalem kac.
Evil men understand not justice; but they that seek the LORD understand all things.
6 Wo in sukasrup ac suwohs, liki na in kasrup ac sesuwos.
Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.
7 Sie mwet fusr su akos ma sap el lalmwetmet. El su asruoki nu sin mwet pukafukwel, el akmwekinye papa tumal.
A wise son observeth the teaching; but he that is a companion of gluttonous men shameth his father.
8 Kom fin akkasrupye kom sifacna ke ma laesla yohk ma kom eisla sin mwet, na mwe kasrup lom an ac fah ma lun mwet su kulang nu sin mwet sukasrup.
He that augmenteth his substance by interest and increase, gathereth it for him that is gracious to the poor.
9 Kom fin tia akos ma sap uh, God El ac fah arulana srunga in lohng pre lom.
He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.
10 Kom fin kiapwela sie mwet suwoswos in oru ma koluk, kom ac fah putatyang nu in mwe kwasrip lom sifacna. Mwet wangin mwata ac fah oasr ma lacna nu sel.
Whoso causeth the upright to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit; but the whole-hearted shall inherit good.
11 Mwet kasrup uh sifacna nunku mu elos lalmwetmet, a sie mwet sukasrup su oasr etauk yoro el akilen lah elos tiana lalmwetmet.
The rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him through.
12 Ke pacl sie mwet wo el kol, na mwet nukewa elos engan, a ke mwet koluk uh kol, mwet uh ac wikelik.
When the righteous exult, there is great glory; but when the wicked rise, men must be sought for.
13 Kom fin okanla ma koluk lom, kom tia ku in kapkapak. Kom fin fahkak ma koluk lom ac forla liki, na God El ac fah pakoten nu sum.
He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper; but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall obtain mercy.
14 Insewowo mwet se su sensenkakunul liki ma koluk. Kom fin likkeke, kom ac musalla.
Happy is the man that feareth alway; but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into evil.
15 Sie mwet leum koluk el mwe sensen nu sin mwet sukasrup, oana soko lion ngutngut, ku soko bear ma forfor in sukok ma elan kang.
As a roaring lion, and a ravenous bear; so is a wicked ruler over a poor people.
16 Sie leum su wangin etauk yoro fah arulana akupaye kemkatu lun mwet lal. A el su srunga eis ma laesla ke inkanek kutasrik ac fah leum paht.
The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor; but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
17 Sie mwet su oasr mwata ke akmas el sifacna pikin lufin misa kial. Nimet srike in ikolol.
A man that is laden with the blood of any person shall hasten his steps unto the pit; none will support him.
18 Oru ma suwohs ac pwaye, ac kom ac fah muta in misla. Kom fin oru ma sesuwos, kom ac sa na ikori.
Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved; but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.
19 Sie mwet ima alken ac fah oasr sunun mwe mongo yorol, a sie mwet sisi pacl el ac sukasrup pacl nukewa.
He that tilleth his ground shall have plenty of bread; but he that followeth after vain things shall have poverty enough.
20 Mwet su moul suwohs ac fah insewowo in moul lalos. Tusruktu kom fin sulaklak in suk mwe kasrup, kom ac fah sun kai.
A faithful man shall abound with blessings; but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be unpunished.
21 Tia wo in wiwimwet. Tusruktu kutu mwet nununku uh elos oru ma sesuwos tuh elos in eis molin eyeinse na srisrik.
To have respect of persons is not good; for a man will transgress for a piece of bread.
22 Mwet srowohsr elos arulana sulaklak in kasrupi, oru elos tia akilen lah elos ac sa na sukasrupla.
He that hath an evil eye hasteneth after riches, and knoweth not that want shall come upon him.
23 Sang kas in aksuwos nu sin sie mwet, ac tok el fah insewowo sum liki na ke kom aklukukyal.
He that rebuketh a man shall in the end find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue.
24 Sie mwet su kiapu papa ac nina kial, ac pangon mu tia koluk, el oana mwet pisrapasr na pwaye.
Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith: 'It is no transgression', the same is the companion of a destroyer.
25 Rapku pwanak lokoalok pacl nukewa. Ac wo nu sum kom in filiya lulalfongi lom in LEUM GOD.
He that is of a greedy spirit stirreth up strife; but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be abundantly gratified.
26 Ma lalfon se kom fin lulalfongi nunak lom sifacna. Kom in fahsr tukun kas in luti lun mwet lalmwetmet na kom ac fah moul misla.
He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool; but whoso walketh wisely, he shall escape.
27 Sang kasru nu sin mwet sukasrup ac kom ac fah tiana kwacola. Kom fin kaliya motom liki mwet enenu, mwet puspis ac fah selngawi kom.
He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack; but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.
28 Ke pacl mwet koluk tuyak in kol, mwet uh ac wikelik. Na ke pacl elos tila kol, mwet suwoswos puspis ac sifil folokeni.
When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous increase.
