Proverbs 29

1 He who is often rebuked and stiffens his neck will be destroyed suddenly, with no remedy.

Umuntu oqinisa intamo phezu kokukhuzwa kanengi uzabhujiswa ngesikhatshana kungabi lokuphepha.

2 When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan.

Lapho kuphumelela abalungileyo abantu bayajabula; nxa kubusa izixhwali abantu bayabubula.

3 Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father; but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.

Umuntu othanda ukuhlakanipha uletha intokozo kuyise, kodwa ohamba lezifebe utshaphaza inotho yakhe.

4 The king by justice makes the land stable, but he who takes bribes tears it down.

Ngokubusa kuhle inkosi iyaliqinisa ilizwe layo, kodwa leyo elihaga lezivalamlomo iyalibhidliza.

5 A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.

Loba ngubani okhohlisa umakhelwane wakhe uzendlalela umambule wokuzithiya.

6 An evil man is snared by his sin, but the righteous can sing and be glad.

Umuntu omubi uthiywa yisono sakhe, kodwa umuntu olungileyo angahlabela athokoze.

7 The righteous care about justice for the poor. The wicked are not concerned about knowledge.

Olungileyo uyawananza amalungelo abayanga, kodwa ababi kabazidubi ngalokho.

8 Mockers stir up a city, but wise men turn away anger.

Izideleli zingalidunga idolobho, kodwa abantu abahlakaniphileyo bayaludedisa ulaka.

9 If a wise man goes to court with a foolish man, the fool rages or scoffs, and there is no peace.

Nxa umuntu ohlakaniphileyo esiya emthethwandaba lesiwula, isiwula siyatshinga sibhede kube lomsindo.

10 The bloodthirsty hate a man of integrity; and they seek the life of the upright.

Abadinga ukuchitha igazi bayamzonda umuntu oqotho njalo badinga ukubulala abalungileyo.

11 A fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control.

Isiwula siyalukhihliza lonke ulaka lwaso, kodwa umuntu ohlakaniphileyo uyazithiba.

12 If a ruler listens to lies, all of his officials are wicked.

Nxa umbusi elalela amanga, zonke izikhulu zakhe ziba zimbi.

13 The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives sight to the eyes of both.

Umyanga lomncindezeli bakanye kulokhu: UThixo uvula amehlo abo bobabili.

14 The king who fairly judges the poor, his throne shall be established forever.

Nxa inkosi isahlulela abayanga kungelabandlululo, isihlalo sayo sobukhosi sizaqina.

15 The rod of correction gives wisdom, but a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.

Uswazi lokuqondisa lunika ukuhlakanipha, kodwa umntwana oyekelwayo uhlazisa unina.

16 When the wicked increase, sin increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.

Nxa ababi bephumelela, lesono laso siyaphumelela, kodwa abalungileyo bazabawisa.

17 Correct your son, and he will give you peace; yes, he will bring delight to your soul.

Qondisa indodana yakho, izakupha ukuthula; izaletha injabulo emphefumulweni wakho.

18 Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; but one who keeps the law is blessed.

Lapho okungekho khona isambulelo, abantu badela ukuzithiba; kodwa ubusisiwe lowo ogcina umlayo.

19 A servant cannot be corrected by words. Though he understands, yet he will not respond.

Inceku kayiqondiswa ngamazwi nje wodwa, loba izwisisa kayiyikukwenza ekutshelwayo.

20 Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

Uyambona umuntu owalazela ukukhuluma? Kulethemba elingcono esiwuleni kulaye.

21 He who pampers his servant from youth will have him become a son in the end.

Umuntu ototoza inceku yakhe isakhula, leyonceku izamthwalisa nzima ekucineni.

22 An angry man stirs up strife, and a wrathful man abounds in sin.

Umuntu othukuthelayo udala ingxabano, kodwa lowo olicaphucaphu wenza izono ezinengi.

23 A man’s pride brings him low, but one of lowly spirit gains honor.

Ukuzigqaja komuntu kuyamehlisa, kodwa umuntu ozehlisayo uzuza udumo.

24 Whoever is an accomplice of a thief is an enemy of his own soul. He takes an oath, but dares not testify.

Osizana lesela uyazizonda yena; usezifungise kulo ngakho ngeke afakaze iqiniso.

25 The fear of man proves to be a snare, but whoever puts his trust in the LORD is kept safe.

Ukwesaba abantu kuba yizithiyo, kodwa lowo othemba uThixo uzaphepha.

26 Many seek the ruler’s favor, but a man’s justice comes from the LORD.

Abanengi bazama ukuzisondeza kumbusi, kodwa ukwahlulela okuhle kuvela kuThixo.

27 A dishonest man detests the righteous, and the upright in their ways detest the wicked.

Abalungileyo bayabenyanya abangathembekanga; abaxhwalileyo bayabenyanya abalungileyo.