Mithali 29
1 Mtu aliyepokea makaripio mengi lakini anashupaza shingo yake atavunjika ndani ya muda mfupi na hata pona.
A man who remains stiff-necked after much reproof will suddenly be shattered beyond recovery.
2 Watenda mema wanapoongezeka, watu wanafurahi, bali wakati mtu mwovu anapotawala, watu huugua.
When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
3 Mwenye kupenda hekima baba yake anafurahi, bali anayeshikamana na makahaba huuharibu utajiri wake.
A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
4 Mfalme huimarisha nchi kwa haki, bali mwenye kudai rushwa huirarua.
By justice a king brings stability to the land, but a man who exacts tribute demolishes it.
5 Mtu anayejipendekeza kwa jirani yake anatandaza wavu kwenye miguu yake.
A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.
6 Mtu mbaya hunaswa kwenye mtego wa dhambi yake mwenyewe, bali yeye atendaye haki huimba na kufurahi.
An evil man is caught by his own sin, but a righteous one sings and rejoices.
7 Atendaye haki hutetea madai ya masikini; mtu mwovu hafahamu maarifa kama hayo.
The righteous consider the cause of the poor, but the wicked have no regard for such concerns.
8 Mwenye dhihaka huutia moto mji, bali wale wenye busara huigeuza ghadhabu.
Mockers inflame a city, but the wise turn away anger.
9 Mtu mwenye busara anapojadiliana na mpumbavu, hughadhabika na kucheka, hakutakuwa na utulivu.
If a wise man goes to court with a fool, there will be raving and laughing with no resolution.
10 Mkatili humchukia mwenye ukamilifu na hutafuta maisha ya mwenye haki.
Men of bloodshed hate a blameless man, but the upright care for his life.
11 Mpumabavu huonyesha hasira yake, bali mtu mwenye busara huishikilia na kujituliza mwenyewe.
A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man holds it back.
12 Kama matawala atazinagatia uongo, maafisa wake wote watakuwa waovu.
If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials will be wicked.
13 Mtu masikini na mkandamizaji wanafanana, maana Yehova huyapa nuru macho yao wote.
The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives light to the eyes of both.
14 Kama mfalme atamhukumu masikini kwa uaminifu, kiti chake cha enzi kitaimarishwa milele.
A king who judges the poor with fairness— his throne will be established forever.
15 Fimbo na maonyo huleta hekima, bali mtoto huru mbali na makaripio humwaibisha mama yake.
A rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.
16 Watu waovu wanapotawala, uovu huongezeka, bali wenye kutenda haki wataona anguko la watu waovu.
When the wicked thrive, rebellion increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.
17 Mwadibishe mwanao naye atakupa pumziko; ataleta furaha katika maisha yako.
Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will bring delight to your soul.
18 Pasipo na maono ya kinabii watu huenda bila utaratibu, bali mwenye kuitunza sheria amebarikiwa.
Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint; but blessed is he who keeps the Law.
19 Mtumwa hawezi kurekebishwa kwa maneno, maana ingawa anaelewa, hakuna mwitikio.
A servant cannot be corrected by words alone; though he understands, he will not respond.
20 Je unamwona mtu mwenye haraka katika maneno yake? Kuna matumaini zaidi kwa mpumbavu kuliko kwake.
Do you see a man who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
21 Mwenye kumdekeza mtumwa wake tangu ujana, mwisho wake itakuwa taabu.
A servant pampered from his youth will bring grief in the end.
22 Mtu mwenye hasira huchochea ugomvi na bwana mwenye hasira sana hutenda dhambi nyingi.
An angry man stirs up dissension, and a hot-tempered man abounds in transgression.
23 Kiburi cha mtu humshusha chini, bali mwenye roho ya unyenyekevu atapewa heshima.
A man’s pride will bring him low, but a humble spirit will obtain honor.
24 Anayeshirikiana na mwizi huyachukia maisha yake mwenyewe; husikia laana na wala hasemi chochote.
A partner to a thief hates his own soul; he receives the oath, but does not testify.
25 Kumwogopa binadamu ni mtego, bali mwenye kumtumaini Yehova atalindwa.
The fear of man is a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is set securely on high.
26 Wengi huutafuta uso wa mtawala, bali kutoka kwa Yehova huja haki kwa ajili yake.
Many seek the ruler’s favor, but a man receives justice from the LORD.
27 Mtu dhalimu ni chukizo kwa wenye kutenda haki, bali mwenye njia ya haki ni chukizo kwa watu waovu.
An unjust man is detestable to the righteous, and one whose way is upright is detestable to the wicked.
