Izaga 29
1 Umuntu oqinisa intamo phezu kokukhuzwa kanengi uzabhujiswa ngesikhatshana kungabi lokuphepha.
He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck Shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
2 Lapho kuphumelela abalungileyo abantu bayajabula; nxa kubusa izixhwali abantu bayabubula.
When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man beareth rule, the people sigh.
3 Umuntu othanda ukuhlakanipha uletha intokozo kuyise, kodwa ohamba lezifebe utshaphaza inotho yakhe.
Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; But he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth [his] substance.
4 Ngokubusa kuhle inkosi iyaliqinisa ilizwe layo, kodwa leyo elihaga lezivalamlomo iyalibhidliza.
The king by justice establisheth the land; But he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it.
5 Loba ngubani okhohlisa umakhelwane wakhe uzendlalela umambule wokuzithiya.
A man that flattereth his neighbor Spreadeth a net for his steps.
6 Umuntu omubi uthiywa yisono sakhe, kodwa umuntu olungileyo angahlabela athokoze.
In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare; But the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
7 Olungileyo uyawananza amalungelo abayanga, kodwa ababi kabazidubi ngalokho.
The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor; The wicked hath not understanding to know [it].
8 Izideleli zingalidunga idolobho, kodwa abantu abahlakaniphileyo bayaludedisa ulaka.
Scoffers set a city in a flame; But wise men turn away wrath.
9 Nxa umuntu ohlakaniphileyo esiya emthethwandaba lesiwula, isiwula siyatshinga sibhede kube lomsindo.
If a wise man hath a controversy with a foolish man, Whether he be angry or laugh, there will be no rest.
10 Abadinga ukuchitha igazi bayamzonda umuntu oqotho njalo badinga ukubulala abalungileyo.
The bloodthirsty hate him that is perfect; And as for the upright, they seek his life.
11 Isiwula siyalukhihliza lonke ulaka lwaso, kodwa umuntu ohlakaniphileyo uyazithiba.
A fool uttereth all his anger; But a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it.
12 Nxa umbusi elalela amanga, zonke izikhulu zakhe ziba zimbi.
If a ruler hearkeneth to falsehood, All his servants are wicked.
13 Umyanga lomncindezeli bakanye kulokhu: UThixo uvula amehlo abo bobabili.
The poor man and the oppressor meet together; Jehovah lighteneth the eyes of them both.
14 Nxa inkosi isahlulela abayanga kungelabandlululo, isihlalo sayo sobukhosi sizaqina.
The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, His throne shall be established for ever.
15 Uswazi lokuqondisa lunika ukuhlakanipha, kodwa umntwana oyekelwayo uhlazisa unina.
The rod and reproof give wisdom; But a child left to himself causeth shame to his mother.
16 Nxa ababi bephumelela, lesono laso siyaphumelela, kodwa abalungileyo bazabawisa.
When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth; But the righteous shall look upon their fall.
17 Qondisa indodana yakho, izakupha ukuthula; izaletha injabulo emphefumulweni wakho.
Correct thy son, and he will give thee rest; Yea, he will give delight unto thy soul.
18 Lapho okungekho khona isambulelo, abantu badela ukuzithiba; kodwa ubusisiwe lowo ogcina umlayo.
Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint; But he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
19 Inceku kayiqondiswa ngamazwi nje wodwa, loba izwisisa kayiyikukwenza ekutshelwayo.
A servant will not be corrected by words; For though he understand, he will not give heed.
20 Uyambona umuntu owalazela ukukhuluma? Kulethemba elingcono esiwuleni kulaye.
Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? There is more hope of a fool than of him.
21 Umuntu ototoza inceku yakhe isakhula, leyonceku izamthwalisa nzima ekucineni.
He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child Shall have him become a son at the last.
22 Umuntu othukuthelayo udala ingxabano, kodwa lowo olicaphucaphu wenza izono ezinengi.
An angry man stirreth up strife, And a wrathful man aboundeth in transgression.
23 Ukuzigqaja komuntu kuyamehlisa, kodwa umuntu ozehlisayo uzuza udumo.
A man’s pride shall bring him low; But he that is of a lowly spirit shall obtain honor.
24 Osizana lesela uyazizonda yena; usezifungise kulo ngakho ngeke afakaze iqiniso.
Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul; He heareth the adjuration and uttereth nothing.
25 Ukwesaba abantu kuba yizithiyo, kodwa lowo othemba uThixo uzaphepha.
The fear of man bringeth a snare; But whoso putteth his trust in Jehovah shall be safe.
26 Abanengi bazama ukuzisondeza kumbusi, kodwa ukwahlulela okuhle kuvela kuThixo.
Many seek the ruler’s favor; But a man’s judgment [cometh] from Jehovah.
27 Abalungileyo bayabenyanya abangathembekanga; abaxhwalileyo bayabenyanya abalungileyo.
An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous; And he that is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked.
