Proverbs 28
1 The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.
Mechan yo sove ale lè pa gen k ap kouri dèyè yo; men moun dwat yo gen kouraj kon lyon.
2 For the transgression of a land many [are] the princes thereof: but by a man of understanding [and] knowledge the state [thereof] shall be prolonged.
Pa transgresyon a yon pèp, chèf peyi yo vin anpil; men lòd se etabi pa yon nonm bon konprann ak konesans.
3 A poor man that oppresseth the poor [is like] a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.
Yon moun pòv ki peze malere se tankou gwo lapli ki lave tè a san kite anyen.
4 They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them.
Sila ki abandone lalwa a bay lwanj a moun mechan; men sila ki kenbe lalwa a va kanpe devan yo.
5 Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all [things].
Moun mechan yo pa konprann lajistis; men sila ki chache SENYÈ yo konprann tout bagay.
6 Better [is] the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than [he that is] perverse [in his] ways, though he [be] rich.
Pi bon se malere ki mache ak ladwati a pase sila ki kwochi a, menm si l gen anpil richès.
7 Whoso keepeth the law [is] a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous [men] shameth his father.
Sila ki kenbe lalwa a se yon fis ak bon konprann; men sila ki fè zanmi ak moun voras fè papa l wont.
8 He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.
Sila ki agrandi richès li avèk enterè sou lajan, ranmase li pou sila k ap fè gras a malere a.
9 He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer [shall be] abomination.
Sila ki vire zòrèy li pou pa koute lalwa a, menm lapriyè li abominab.
10 Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but the upright shall have good [things] in possession.
Sila ki egare moun dwat la nan move chemen an va li menm tonbe nan pwòp fòs li; men sila ki san tò a, va gen bon eritaj.
11 The rich man [is] wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
Mesye rich la saj nan pwòp zye l; men malere ki gen bon konprann nan wè l jis li sonde l nèt.
12 When righteous [men] do rejoice, [there is] great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden.
Lè moun ladwati a gen viktwa, gen anpil glwa; men lè mechan yo leve tout moun kache kò yo.
13 He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh [them] shall have mercy.
Sila ki kache transgresyon li yo, p ap fè pwogrè; men sila ki konfese yo e kite yo, va jwenn konpasyon.
14 Happy [is] the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.
A la beni se sila ki toujou gen lakrent Bondye a! Men sila ki fè kè l di, va tonbe nan malè.
15 [As] a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; [so is] a wicked ruler over the poor people.
Tankou lyon k ap rele fò ak lous k ap atake, se konsa yon chèf mechan ye sou yon pèp malere.
16 The prince that wanteth understanding [is] also a great oppressor: [but] he that hateth covetousness shall prolong [his] days.
Yon gouvènè ki peze pèp la manke bon konprann; men sila ki rayi richès ki pa jis, pwolonje jou li yo.
17 A man that doeth violence to the blood of [any] person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him.
Yon nonm ki twouble ak koupabilite san moun va yon fijitif jiskaske li mouri. Pinga pèsòn ba li soutyen.
18 Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but [he that is] perverse [in his] ways shall fall at once.
Sila ki mache san tò a va delivre; men sila ki kwochi a va tonbe byen vit.
19 He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain [persons] shall have poverty enough.
Sila ki laboure tè a va gen anpil manje; men sila ki swiv vanite va jwenn anpil mizè.
20 A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.
Yon nonm fidèl va gen anpil benediksyon; men sila ki fè vit pou jwenn richès, p ap chape anba pinisyon.
21 To have respect of persons [is] not good: for for a piece of bread [that] man will transgress.
Montre patipri pa bon, paske yon sèl mòso pen ka fè yon moun transgrese.
22 He that hasteth to be rich [hath] an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him.
Yon nonm ak move zye kouri dèyè richès e li pa konnen kisa k ap rive li.
23 He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue.
Sila ki bay yon moun repwòch va jwenn plis favè pase sila ki fè flatè ak lang li an.
24 Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, [It is] no transgression; the same [is] the companion of a destroyer.
Sila ki vòlè papa li oswa manman l epi di: “Sa pa yon transgresyon”, se parèy ak yon moun ki detwi.
25 He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat.
Yon nonm awogan ap pwovoke konfli; men sila ki mete konfyans nan SENYÈ a va pwospere.
26 He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.
Sila ki mete konfyans nan pwòp kè li a se yon moun fou; men sila ki mache ak sajès la va delivre.
27 He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.
Sila ki bay a malere a p ap janm manke; men sila ki fèmen zye l ap jwenn anpil malediksyon.
28 When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase.
Lè mechan yo leve, pèp la kache kò yo; men lè yo peri moun dwat yo vin plis.
