नीतिसूत्रे 29
1 १ जर एखाद्या मनुष्यावर खूप दोष असूनही, जो आपली मान ताठ करतो, तो अचानक तुटतो आणि त्यावर काही उपाय चालत नाही.
He who is often rebuked and stiffens his neck will be destroyed suddenly, with no remedy.
2 २ जेव्हा नीतिमानाची वाढ होते, लोक आनंदित होतात, पण जेव्हा दुर्जन अधिकार चालवतात तेव्हा लोक शोक करतात.
When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
3 ३ ज्या कोणाला ज्ञानाची आवड आहे तो आपल्या पित्याला आनंदित करतो, पण जो कोणी वेश्येशी सोबत करतो तर तो आपल्या संपत्तीचा नाश करतो.
Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father; but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
The king by justice makes the land stable, but he who takes bribes tears it down.
A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.
An evil man is snared by his sin, but the righteous can sing and be glad.
The righteous is concerned about justice for the poor. The wicked does not understand the concern.
Mockers stir up a city, but wise men turn away anger.
If a wise man goes to court with a foolish man, the fool rages or scoffs, and there is no peace.
The bloodthirsty hate a man of integrity; and they seek the life of the upright.
A fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control.
If a ruler listens to lies, all of his officials are wicked.
13 १३ गरीब मनुष्य आणि जुलूम करणारा या दोघांमध्ये एक गोष्ट समान आहे; परमेश्वर दोघांच्याही डोळ्यांना दृष्टी देतो.
The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: YHWH gives sight to the eyes of both.
The king who fairly judges the poor, his throne shall be established forever.
The rod of correction gives wisdom, but a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.
When the wicked increase, sin increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.
Correct your son, and he will give you peace; yes, he will bring delight to your soul.
Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; but he who keeps the law is blessed.
A servant can't be corrected by words. Though he understands, yet he will not respond.
20 २० कोणी आपल्या बोलण्यात उतावळा आहे अशा मनुष्यास पाहतोस काय? तर त्याच्यापेक्षा मूर्खाविषयी अधिक आशा आहे.
Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
He who pampers his servant from youth will have him become a son in the end.
An angry man stirs up strife, and a wrathful man abounds in sin.
A man's pride brings him low, but one of lowly spirit gains honor.
24 २४ जो कोणी चोराचा भागीदार होतो, तो स्वतःचाच शत्रू आहे; ते शपथेखाली ठेवले जातात आणि ते काहीच बोलू शकत नाही.
Whoever is an accomplice of a thief is an enemy of his own soul. He takes an oath, but dares not testify.
The fear of man proves to be a snare, but whoever puts his trust in YHWH will be set on high.
Many seek the ruler's favor, but a man's justice comes from YHWH.
A dishonest man detests the righteous, and the upright in their ways detest the wicked.
