Maahmaahyadii 18
1 Kii gooni isu soocaa, wuxuu doondoonaa damaciisa, Oo xigmadda oo dhanna wuu ku kacaa.
Selfish people only please themselves, they attack anything that makes good sense.
2 Nacasku waxgarashada kuma farxo, Laakiinse wuxuu ku farxaa uun inuu waxa qalbigiisa ku jira muujiyo.
Stupid people have no interest in trying to understand, they only want to express their opinions.
3 Markii kii shar lahu yimaado waxaa kaloo timaada quudhsasho, Sharafla'aantana waxaa la timaada ceeb.
With wickedness comes contempt; with dishonor comes disgrace.
4 Nin afkiis erayada ku jiraa waa sida biyo gun dheer, Oo isha xigmadduna waa sida durdur socda.
People's words can be profound like deep waters, a gushing stream that is the source of wisdom.
5 Ma wanaagsana in kan sharka leh loo eexdo, Ama in kan xaqa ah garta lagu afgembiyo.
It's not right to show favoritism to the guilty and rob the innocent of justice.
6 Nacaska bushimihiisu waxay keenaan muran, Oo afkiisuna wuxuu u yeedhaa karbaash.
What stupid people say gets them into fights, as if they're asking for a beating.
7 Nacaska afkiisu waa u baabba', Oo bushimihiisuna naftiisay dabin u noqdaan.
Stupid people are caught out by what they say; their own words trap them.
8 Kii xan badan erayadiisu waa sida cunto macaan, Oo waxay ku degaan meelaha caloosha ugu hooseeya.
Listening to gossip is like gulping down bites of your favorite food—they go deep down inside you.
9 Kii shuqulkiisa caajis ku ahu, Wuxuu walaal u yahay kii wax kharriba.
Laziness and destruction are brothers.
10 Rabbiga magiciisu waa noobiyad xoog leh, Kii xaq ahu iyaduu ku cararaa, meel sarena wuu ku nabad galaa.
The Lord is a protective tower that good people can run to and be safe.
11 Ninkii taajir ah maalkiisu waa u magaalo xoog leh, Oo waa u derbi dheer sida ay la tahay isaga.
Rich people see their wealth as a fortified town—it's like a high wall in their imagination.
12 Dadka qalbigiisu waa kibraa intaanu baabbi'in ka hor, Oo sharaftana waxaa ka horraysa is-hoosaysiinta.
Pride leads to destruction; humility goes before honor.
13 Kii xaajo ka jawaabaa isagoo aan maqlin, Waa u nacasnimo iyo ceeb.
Replying before hearing is stupidity and shame.
14 Nin qalbigiisu waa u adkaysan karaa cudurkiisa, Laakiinse qalbi jaban bal yaa u dulqaadan kara?
With a brave spirit you can put up with sickness, but if it's crushed, you can't bear it.
15 Kii miyir leh qalbigiisu wuxuu helaa aqoon, Oo kuwa caqliga leh dhegtooduna waxay doondoontaa aqoon.
An intelligent mind acquires knowledge; the wise are ready to hear knowledge.
16 Nin hadiyaddiisu meel bay u bannaysaa. Oo waxay isaga hor keentaa rag waaweyn.
A gift opens doors for you, and gets you into the presence of important people.
17 Kii dacwaddiisa u hor mara, mid xaq ah baa la moodaa, Laakiinse deriskiisaa ka daba yimaada oo imtixaama isaga.
The first person to plead a case sounds right until someone comes to cross-examine them.
18 Saamigu wuxuu joojiyaa murammo, Oo wuxuu kala kaxeeyaa kuwa xoogga badan.
Casting lots can end disputes and decide between powerful people.
19 In walaal la xumeeyey la soo celiyo waa ka sii adag tahay in magaalo xoog leh la qabsado, Oo murammona waa ka xoog badan yihiin qalcad biraheeda.
A brother you've offended is harder to win back than a fortified town. Arguments keep people apart like bars on the doors of a fortress.
20 Nin calooshiisu waxay ka buuxsami doontaa midhaha afkiisa, Oo wuxuu isagu ka dhergi doonaa waxa bushimihiisa u kordha.
Make sure you're satisfied with what you say—you have to live with your words.
21 Geeri iyo nololuba waxay ku jiraan itaalka carrabka, Oo kuwa jeceluna waxay cuni doonaan midhihiisa.
What you say has the power to bring life or to kill; those who love talking will have to deal with the consequences.
22 Ku alla kii afo helaa wuxuu helaa wax wanaagsan, Oo Rabbigana raallinimuu ka helaa.
If you find a wife, that's great, and you'll be blessed by the Lord.
23 Miskiinku baryootan buu ku hadlaa, Laakiinse taajirku si qallafsan buu ugu jawaabaa.
The poor beg for mercy, but the rich reply harshly.
24 Ninkii saaxiibbo badsadaa naftiisuu kharribaa, Laakiin waxaa jira saaxiib walaalkaa kaaga dhow.
Some friends give up on you, but there's a friend who stays closer to you than a brother.
