Masese 29
1 Moto oyo atiaka moto makasi soki bapameli ye, akokweyisama na pwasa mpe akobika te.
He who is often rebuked and stiffens his neck will be destroyed suddenly, with no remedy.
2 Soki bato ya sembo bakomi ebele, bato basepelaka; kasi soki bato mabe bakomi koyangela, bato balelaka.
When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
3 Moto oyo alingaka bwanya asalaka esengo ya tata na ye, kasi moto oyo alandaka basi ya ndumba akosilisa bomengo na ye nyonso.
Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father; but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
4 Mokonzi oyo akambaka na bosembo ayeisaka kimia na mokili na ye, kasi mokonzi oyo afutisaka mpako ebele abebisaka mokili yango.
The king by justice makes the land stable, but he who takes bribes tears it down.
5 Moto oyo alobaka na moninga na ye maloba ya sukali atielaka ye motambo na se ya matambe.
A man who flatters his neighbour spreads a net for his feet.
6 Lisumu ya moto mabe ezalaka na motambo, kasi moto ya sembo agangaka na esengo mpe asepelaka.
An evil man is snared by his sin, but the righteous can sing and be glad.
7 Moto ya sembo ayebaka pasi ya babola, kasi moto mabe ayebaka na ye kutu yango te.
The righteous care about justice for the poor. The wicked aren’t concerned about knowledge.
8 Batioli batiaka mobulu kati na engumba, kasi bato ya bwanya basilisaka kanda.
Mockers stir up a city, but wise men turn away anger.
9 Soki moto ya bwanya akei kosamba elongo na moto ya liboma, ezala asiliki to aseki, akotikala kozala na kimia te.
If a wise man goes to court with a foolish man, the fool rages or scoffs, and there is no peace.
10 Bato oyo basopaka makila balingaka bato ya sembo te, kasi bato malamu balukaka bato ya sembo.
The bloodthirsty hate a man of integrity; and they seek the life of the upright.
11 Zoba alandaka baposa nyonso ya motema na ye, kasi moto ya bwanya akangaka yango mpe akitisaka yango.
A fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control.
12 Soki mokonzi akomi koyoka makambo ya lokuta, basali na ye nyonso bakokoma bato mabe.
If a ruler listens to lies, all of his officials are wicked.
13 Mobola mpe monyokoli bazali na likambo moko ya lisanga: Yawe angengisaka miso ya bango mibale.
The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives sight to the eyes of both.
14 Mokonzi oyo asambisaka babola na bosembo, kiti na ye ya bokonzi ekolendisama tango nyonso.
The king who fairly judges the poor, his throne shall be established forever.
15 Fimbu mpe pamela epesaka bwanya, kasi mwana oyo basundola ayokisaka mama na ye soni.
The rod of correction gives wisdom, but a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.
16 Soki bato mabe bakomi ebele, mabe mpe ekomaka ebele; kasi bato ya sembo bakomona bango kokweya.
When the wicked increase, sin increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.
17 Pesa mwana na yo etumbu, bongo okozala na kimia mpe akotondisa motema na yo na esengo.
Correct your son, and he will give you peace; yes, he will bring delight to your soul.
18 Soki emoniseli ezali te, bato bakotambola ngulungulu. Esengo na moto oyo atosaka Mobeko!
Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; but one who keeps the law is blessed.
19 Bapamelaka mosali na maloba te; pamba te akososola, kasi akoyoka te.
A servant can’t be corrected by words. Though he understands, yet he will not respond.
20 Soki omoni moto kowela koloba liboso ete akanisa, malamu kotia elikya na zoba, kasi na ye te.
Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
21 Moto oyo alengelaka mosali na ye wuta bolenge akosuka na kokomisa ye moto makasi.
He who pampers his servant from youth will have him become a son in the end.
22 Moto ya kanda amemaka koswana, mpe moto oyo atombokaka noki akomaka na mabe koleka.
An angry man stirs up strife, and a wrathful man abounds in sin.
23 Lolendo ya moto ekitisaka ye, kasi moto ya komikitisa azwaka lokumu.
A man’s pride brings him low, but one of lowly spirit gains honour.
24 Moto oyo akabolaka biloko elongo na moyibi amiyinaka; ayokaka bilakeli mabe, kasi amekaka te kofunda ye.
Whoever is an accomplice of a thief is an enemy of his own soul. He takes an oath, but dares not testify.
25 Kobanga bato ezalaka motambo na se ya matambe, kasi Yawe abatelaka moto oyo atiaka elikya na Ye.
The fear of man proves to be a snare, but whoever puts his trust in the LORD is kept safe.
26 Bato ebele balukaka kokoma balingami ya mokonzi, nzokande ezali Yawe nde apesaka oyo ekoki na moto na moto.
Many seek the ruler’s favour, but a man’s justice comes from the LORD.
27 Bato ya sembo bayinaka moto ya masumu, mpe moto mabe ayinaka etamboli ya bato ya sembo.
A dishonest man detests the righteous, and the upright in their ways detest the wicked.
