Maahmaahyadii 29
1 Kii inta wax badan la canaanto ka madax adkaadaa, Dhaqso buu u jabi doonaa, dawona ma leh.
He who is often rebuked and stiffens his neck will be destroyed suddenly, with no remedy.
2 Markii kuwa xaqa ahu amarka haystaan, dadku wuu reyreeyaa, Laakiinse markii kuwa sharka lahu xukunka wataan, dadku wuu taahaa.
When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
3 Kii xigmad jecelu aabbihiisuu ka farxiyaa, Laakiinse kii dhillooyin raacaa maalkiisuu khasaariyaa.
Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father; but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
4 Boqorku gar buu dalka ku dhisaa, Laakiinse kii laaluush jecelu wuu dumiyaa.
The king by justice makes the land stable, but he who takes bribes tears it down.
5 Ninkii deriskiisa faaniyaa Shabag dabin ah ayuu cagihiisa hor dhigaa.
A man who flatters his neighbour spreads a net for his feet.
6 Ninkii shar ah xadgudubkiisa waxaa ku jira dabin, Laakiinse kii xaq ahu waa iska heesaa oo reyreeyaa.
An evil man is snared by his sin, but the righteous can sing and be glad.
7 Kii xaq ahu wuxuu ka war hayaa dacwadda masaakiinta, Laakiinse kii shar ahu ma yaqaan aqoontaas.
The righteous care about justice for the poor. The wicked aren’t concerned about knowledge.
8 Kuwa wax quudhsadaa magaalay dab qabadsiiyaan, Laakiinse kuwa caqliga lahu cadhay qabowjiyaan.
Mockers stir up a city, but wise men turn away anger.
9 Haddii nin caqli leh nin nacas ah la doodo, Nasasho ma jirto hadduu cadhoodo iyo hadduu qosloba.
If a wise man goes to court with a foolish man, the fool rages or scoffs, and there is no peace.
10 Dhiigyocabyadu kii kaamil ah way neceb yihiin, Laakiinse kuwa qumman waxay doondoonaan inay naftiisa badbaadshaan.
The bloodthirsty hate a man of integrity; and they seek the life of the upright.
11 Nacasku cadhadiisa oo dhan buu soo saaraa, Laakiinse kii caqli lahu dib buu u ceshadaa, wuuna aamusnaadaa.
A fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control.
12 Haddii taliye been dhegaysto, Midiidinyadiisa oo dhammu waa wada shar miidhan.
If a ruler listens to lies, all of his officials are wicked.
13 Miskiinka iyo khaayinku way wada kulmaan, Oo labadoodaba Rabbigu indhahooduu iftiimiyaa.
The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives sight to the eyes of both.
14 Boqorkii daacadnimo masaakiinta ugu xukuma, Carshigiisu wuu dhisnaan doonaa weligiisba.
The king who fairly judges the poor, his throne shall be established forever.
15 Usha iyo canaantu caqli bay keenaan, Laakiinse ilmihii layska daayaa ceeb buu hooyadiis u soo jiidaa.
The rod of correction gives wisdom, but a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.
16 Markii kuwa sharka lahu bataan, xadgudub baa sii kordha, Laakiinse kuwa xaqa ah ayaa dhiciddooda arki doona.
When the wicked increase, sin increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.
17 Wiilkaaga edbi, oo isna wuu ku nasin doonaa, Haah, naftaada wuu ka farxin doonaa.
Correct your son, and he will give you peace; yes, he will bring delight to your soul.
18 Markii aan muujinu jirin dadku waa halligmaa, Laakiinse kii sharciga dhawraa waa barakaysan yahay.
Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; but one who keeps the Torah is blessed.
19 Addoon hadal kuma edeb yeesho, Waayo, in kastoo uu garanayo ka jawaabi maayo.
A servant can’t be corrected by words. Though he understands, yet he will not respond.
20 Ma aragtay nin hadalkiisa ku degdega? Kaas waxaa ka rajo roon nacas.
Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
21 Kii addoonkiisa si wanaagsan u soo koriya tan iyo yaraantiisa, Ugu dambaysta wiil buu u noqon doonaa.
He who pampers his servant from youth will have him become a son in the end.
22 Ninkii xanaaq badanu muran buu kiciyaa. Ninkii cadho kululuna xadgudub buu badsadaa.
An angry man stirs up strife, and a wrathful man abounds in sin.
23 Nin kibirkiisu hoos buu u dejin doonaa, Laakiinse kii is-hoosaysiiyaa sharaf buu heli doonaa.
A man’s pride brings him low, but one of lowly spirit gains honour.
24 Ku alla kii tuug la shirkoobaa naftiisuu nacaa, Habaarkuu maqlaa, laakiinse waxba kama sheego.
Whoever is an accomplice of a thief is an enemy of his own soul. He takes an oath, but dares not testify.
25 Dadka ka cabsashadiisu wax bay dabtaa, Laakiinse kii Rabbiga isku halleeyaa wuu nabad geli doonaa.
The fear of man proves to be a snare, but whoever puts his trust in the LORD is kept safe.
26 Kuwo badan baa taliyaha raallinimo ka doona, Laakiinse dadka garsooriddiisu waxay ka timaadaa xagga Rabbiga.
Many seek the ruler’s favour, but a man’s justice comes from the LORD.
27 Ninkii xaqdaranu waa u karaahiyo kuwa xaqa ah, Oo kii jidka ku qummanuna waa u karaahiyo kii shar ah.
A dishonest man detests the righteous, and the upright in their ways detest the wicked.
