Izaga 29
1 Umuntu othi ekhuzwa kanengi aqinise intamo, uzahle ephulwe, njalo kungabi lakusiliswa.
A man that, having received many admonitions, still hardeneth his neck, will suddenly be broken, and this without remedy.
2 Lapho abalungileyo besanda, abantu bayathokoza, kodwa lapho okhohlakeleyo ebusa, abantu bayabubula.
When the righteous are in authority, the people will rejoice; but when the wicked beareth rule, the people groan.
3 Umuntu othanda inhlakanipho uthokozisa uyise, kodwa ohlanganyela lamawule uchitha inotho.
The man that loveth wisdom causeth his father to rejoice; but he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth [his] wealth.
4 Inkosi iqinisa ilizwe ngesahlulelo, kodwa umuntu wezipho uyalichitha.
A king will through the exercise of justice establish [the welfare of] a land; but one that loveth gifts overthroweth it.
5 Umuntu olalisa ngolimi umakhelwane wakhe wendlalela izinyawo zakhe imbule.
A man that flattereth his neighbor spreadeth a net for his steps.
6 Esiphambekweni somuntu omubi kulomjibila, kodwa olungileyo uyamemeza ngenjabulo ethokoza.
In the transgression of a man there is an evil snare: but the righteous ever singeth and rejoiceth.
7 Olungileyo uyalwazi udaba lwabayanga; okhohlakeleyo kananzeleli ulwazi.
The righteous considereth the cause of the indigent: but the wicked will not understand the knowledge [of justice].
8 Abantu abadelelayo bayawuthungela umuzi, kodwa abahlakaniphileyo badedisa ulaka.
Scornful men will kindle [confusion] in a town; but the wise turn away wrath.
9 Umuntu ohlakaniphileyo emangalelana lomuntu oyisithutha, loba elolaka, loba ehleka, kakulakuthula.
If a wise man contend with a foolish man, whether he be angry or whether he laugh, [he will have] no rest.
10 Abantu abomele igazi bazonda opheleleyo, kodwa abaqotho badinga umphefumulo wakhe.
Men of blood hate the guiltless one; but the upright seek [to preserve] his life.
11 Isithutha sikhupha umoya waso wonke, kodwa ohlakaniphileyo uyawuthiba.
A fool uttereth all his mind; but the wise holdeth it back.
12 Umbusi olalela amazwi amanga, zonke izinceku zakhe zikhohlakele.
If a ruler listen to the word of falsehood, all his servants become wicked.
13 Umyanga lomuntu wencindezelo bayahlangana; iNkosi ikhanyisa amehlo abo bobabili.
The poor and the man of exactions meet together: the Lord enlighteneth the eyes of both of them.
14 Inkosi eyahlulela abayanga ngothembeko, isihlalo sayo sobukhosi sizamiswa phakade.
When a king judgeth in truth the indigent, his throne shall stand firmly for ever.
15 Uswazi lokukhuza kunika inhlakanipho, kodwa umntwana oyekelelwayo uthelela unina inhloni.
The rod and reproof impart wisdom; but a lad abandoned to himself bringeth shame on his mother.
16 Lapho abakhohlakeleyo besanda, isiphambeko siyanda, kodwa abalungileyo bazabona ukuwa kwabo.
With the increase of the wicked transgression increaseth; but the righteous shall yet look on their downfall.
17 Laya indodana yakho, izakuphumuza; yebo, izanika izinjabulo emphefumulweni wakho.
Correct thy son, and he will procure thee rest: yea, he will give delight unto thy soul.
18 Lapho okungelambono khona, abantu babengabambeki; kodwa ubusisiwe ogcina umlayo.
Without a prophetic vision a people become unruly; but when it observeth the law, then will it be happy.
19 Inceku kayilaywa ngamazwi; lanxa iqedisisa, kayiyikuphendula.
Not with words [alone] can a servant be corrected; for though he understand, there will be no response.
20 Uyambona yini umuntu ophangisa ngamazwi akhe? Kulethemba elingcono esithutheni kulaye.
Seest then a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope for a fool than for him.
21 Ototoza inceku yakhe kusukela ebuntwaneni, ekucineni izakuba yindodana kuye.
If one rear his servant delicately from his youth, then will he at length become as [his] son.
22 Umuntu ololaka ubanga ukuxabana, lomuntu ovutha intukuthelo wandisa isiphambeko.
A man of anger stirreth up strife; and a man of fury aboundeth in transgression.
23 Ukuzigqaja komuntu kuzamehlisa, kodwa olomoya othobekileyo uzabamba udumo.
The pride of a man will humble him; but the humble in spirit will attain to honor.
24 Owabelana lesela uzonda umphefumulo wakhe; uzwa isiqalekiso, angakhulumi.
Whoso divideth with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth the adjuration and dareth not to tell.
25 Ukwesaba abantu kuletha umjibila, kodwa othemba eNkosini uzabekwa phezulu evikelekile.
The dread of man bringeth a snare; but whoso putteth his trust in the Lord will be upheld in safety.
26 Abanengi badinga ubuso bombusi, kodwa isahlulelo salowo lalowo sivela eNkosini.
Many seek the favor of a ruler; but from the Lord cometh justice for man.
27 Umuntu ongalunganga uyisinengiso kwabalungileyo, kodwa oqotho endleleni uyisinengiso kokhohlakeleyo.
An abomination of the righteous is an unjust man: and an abomination of the wicked is one who is upright in [his] way.
