Mithali 28 Swahili & English
Listen/Download Audio| Mithali 28 (Swahili) | Proverbs 28 (English) |
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| Waovu hukimbia wasipofuatiwa na mtu; Bali wenye haki ni wajasiri kama simba. Mithali 28:1 |
The wicked flee when no one pursues; But the righteous are as bold as a lion. |
| Kwa sababu ya maasi ya nchi wakuu wake huwa wengi; Bali kwa wenye ufahamu na maarifa hali ya nchi hudumishwa Mithali 28:2 |
In rebellion, a land has many rulers, But order is maintained by a man of understanding and knowledge. |
| Mtu mhitaji awaoneaye maskini, Ni kama mvua ya dhoruba isiyosaza chakula. Mithali 28:3 |
A needy man who oppresses the poor Is like a driving rain which leaves no crops. |
| Wao waiachao sheria huwasifu waovu; Bali wao waishikao hushindana nao. Mithali 28:4 |
Those who forsake the law praise the wicked; But those who keep the law contend with them. |
| Watu wabaya hawaelewi na hukumu; Bali wamtafutao Bwana huelewa na yote. Mithali 28:5 |
Evil men don't understand justice; But those who seek Yahweh understand it fully. |
| Afadhali maskini aendaye katika unyofu wake, Kuliko mpotofu wa njia angawa ni tajiri. Mithali 28:6 |
Better is the poor who walks in his integrity, Than he who is perverse in his ways, and he is rich. |
| Yeye aishikaye sheria ni mwana mwenye hekima; Bali aliye rafiki wa walafi humwaibisha babaye. Mithali 28:7 |
Whoever keeps the law is a wise son; But he who is a companion of gluttons shames his father. |
| Yeye azidishaye mali yake kwa riba na faida, Humkusanyia mtu awahurumiaye maskini. Mithali 28:8 |
He who increases his wealth by excessive interest Gathers it for one who has pity on the poor. |
| Yeye aligeuzaye sikio lake asiisikie sheria, Hata sala yake ni chukizo. Mithali 28:9 |
He who turns away his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayer is an abomination. |
| Kila mtu awapotezaye wenye haki katika njia mbaya, Ataanguka katika rima lake mwenyewe; Bali wakamilifu watarithi mema. Mithali 28:10 |
Whoever causes the upright to go astray in an evil way, He will fall into his own trap; But the blameless will inherit good. |
| Mtu tajiri ana hekima machoni pake mwenyewe; Bali maskini mwenye ufahamu humchunguza sana. Mithali 28:11 |
The rich man is wise in his own eyes; But the poor who has understanding sees through him. |
| Wenye haki washindapo, uko utukufu mwingi; Bali waovu waondokapo, watu hujificha. Mithali 28:12 |
When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; But when the wicked rise, men hide themselves. |
| Afichaye dhambi zake hatafanikiwa; Bali yeye aziungamaye na kuziacha atapata rehema. Mithali 28:13 |
He who conceals his sins doesn't prosper, But whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy. |
| Mwanadamu mwenye kicho yu heri sikuzote; Bali mshupavu wa moyo ataangukia madhara. Mithali 28:14 |
Blessed is the man who always fears; But one who hardens his heart falls into trouble. |
| Kama simba angurumaye, na dubu mwenye njaa; Ndivyo alivyo mtu mbaya awatawalaye maskini. Mithali 28:15 |
As a roaring lion or a charging bear, So is a wicked ruler over helpless people. |
| Mkuu aliyepungukiwa na akili huwaonea watu sana; Bali achukiaye kutamani ataongeza siku zake. Mithali 28:16 |
A tyrannical ruler lacks judgment. One who hates ill-gotten gain will have long days. |
| Aliyelemewa na damu ya mtu Atalikimbilia shimo; wala mtu asimzuie. Mithali 28:17 |
A man who is tormented by life blood will be a fugitive until death; No one will support him. |
| Aendaye kwa unyofu ataokolewa; Bali mkaidi wa njia zake ataanguka mara. Mithali 28:18 |
Whoever walks blamelessly is kept safe; But one with perverse ways will fall suddenly. |
| Alimaye shamba lake atakuwa na chakula tele; Bali afuataye mambo ya upuzi atapata umaskini wa kumtosha. Mithali 28:19 |
One who works his land will have an abundance of food; But one who chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty. |
| Mtu mwaminifu atakuwa na baraka tele; Lakini afanyaye haraka kuwa tajiri hakosi ataadhibiwa. Mithali 28:20 |
A faithful man is rich with blessings; But one who is eager to be rich will not go unpunished. |
| Kupendelea watu si kwema; Wala mtu kuasi kwa ajili ya kipande cha mkate. Mithali 28:21 |
To show partiality is not good; Yet a man will do wrong for a piece of bread. |
| Mwenye husuda afanya haraka kuwa tajiri; Wala haufikiri uhitaji utakaomjilia. Mithali 28:22 |
A stingy man hurries after riches, And doesn't know that poverty waits for him. |
| Amkemeaye mwenzake hatimaye atapata kibali; Zaidi ya mtu ajipendekezaye kwa ulimi wake. Mithali 28:23 |
One who rebukes a man will afterward find more favor Than one who flatters with the tongue. |
| Aibaye mali ya babaye au mamaye, na kusema, Si kosa; Mwana huyo ni rafiki wa mtu mharibifu. Mithali 28:24 |
Whoever robs his father or his mother, and says, "It's not wrong." He is a partner with a destroyer. |
| Mwenye nafsi ya kutamani huchochea fitina; Bali amtumainiye Bwana atawandishwa. Mithali 28:25 |
One who is greedy stirs up strife; But one who trusts in Yahweh will prosper. |
| Mwenye kujitumainia moyo wake ni mjinga; Bali yeye aendaye kwa busara ataokolewa. Mithali 28:26 |
One who trusts in himself is a fool; But one who walks in wisdom, he is kept safe. |
| Mwenye kuwagawia maskini hatahitaji kitu; Bali afichaye macho yake atakuwa na laana nyingi. Mithali 28:27 |
One who gives to the poor has no lack; But one who closes his eyes will have many curses. |
| Wasio haki wainukapo, wanadamu hujificha; Bali waangamiapo, wenye haki huongezeka. Mithali 28:28 |
When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; But when they perish, the righteous thrive. |