1
Maandalio ya moyo ni ya mwanadamu; Bali jawabu la ulimi hutoka kwa Bwana.
The plans of the heart belong to man, but the reply of the tongue is from the LORD.
2
Njia zote za mtu ni safi machoni pake mwenyewe; Bali Bwana huzipima roho za watu.
All a man’s ways are pure in his own eyes, but his motives are weighed out by the LORD.
3
Mkabidhi Bwana kazi zako, Na mawazo yako yatathibitika.
Commit your works to the LORD and your plans will be achieved.
4
Bwana amefanya kila kitu kwa kusudi lake; Naam, hata wabaya kwa siku ya ubaya.
The LORD has made everything for His purpose—even the wicked for the day of disaster.
5
Kila mwenye moyo wa kiburi ni chukizo kwa Bwana; Hakika, hatakosa adhabu.
Everyone who is proud in heart is detestable to the LORD; be assured that he will not go unpunished.
6
Kwa rehema na kweli uovu husafishwa; Kwa kumcha Bwana watu hujiepusha na maovu.
By loving devotion and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of the LORD one turns aside from evil.
7
Njia za mtu zikimpendeza Bwana, Hata adui zake huwapatanisha naye.
When a man’s ways please the LORD, He makes even the man’s enemies live at peace with him.
8
Afadhali mali kidogo pamoja na haki, Kuliko mapato mengi pamoja na udhalimu.
Better a little with righteousness than great gain with injustice.
9
Moyo wa mtu huifikiri njia yake; Bali Bwana huziongoza hatua zake.
A man’s heart plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.
10
Kukata maneno huwa katika midomo ya mfalme; Kinywa chake hakitakosa katika hukumu.
A divine verdict is on the lips of a king; his mouth must not betray justice.
11
Mizani ya haki na vitanga vyake ni vya Bwana; Mawe yote ya mfukoni ni kazi yake.
Honest scales and balances are from the LORD; all the weights in the bag are His concern.
12
Wafalme wakitenda yasiyo haki ni chukizo; Maana kiti cha enzi huthibitika kwa haki.
Wicked behavior is detestable for kings, for a throne is established through righteousness.
13
Midomo ya haki ni furaha ya wafalme; Nao humpenda yeye asemaye yaliyo sawa.
Righteous lips are a king’s delight, and he who speaks honestly is beloved.
14
Hasira ya mfalme ni kama wajumbe wa mauti; Lakini mtu mwenye hekima ataituliza.
The wrath of a king is a messenger of death, but a wise man will pacify it.
15
Kuna uhai katika nuru ya uso wa mfalme, Na fadhili zake ni kama wingu la masika.
When a king’s face brightens, there is life; his favor is like a rain cloud in spring.
16
Si afadhali kupata hekima kuliko dhahabu? Naam, yafaa kuchagua ufahamu kuliko fedha.
How much better to acquire wisdom than gold! To gain understanding is more desirable than silver.
17
Njia kuu ya mwenye haki ni kujitenga na uovu; Yeye ashikaye njia yake huihifadhi nafsi yake.
The highway of the upright leads away from evil; he who guards his way protects his life.
18
Kiburi hutangulia uangamivu; Na roho yenye kutakabari hutangulia maanguko.
Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.
19
Afadhali kuwa na roho ya unyenyekevu pamoja na maskini, Kuliko kugawanya nyara pamoja na wenye kiburi.
It is better to be lowly in spirit among the humble than to divide the spoil with the proud.
20
Atakayelitafakari neno atapata mema; Na kila amwaminiye Bwana ana heri.
Whoever heeds instruction will find success, and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD.
21
Aliye na hekima moyoni ataitwa mwenye busara; Utamu wa maneno huongeza elimu.
The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant speech promotes instruction.
22
Ufahamu ni chemchemi ya uzima kwake aliye nao; Bali kufundishwa kwa wapumbavu ni upuzi wao.
Understanding is a fountain of life to its possessor, but the discipline of fools is folly.
23
Moyo wake mwenye hekima hufundisha kinywa chake; Huzidisha elimu ya midomo yake.
The heart of the wise man instructs his mouth and adds persuasiveness to his lips.
24
Maneno yapendezayo ni kama sega la asali; Ni tamu nafsini, na afya mifupani.
Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.
25
Iko njia ionekanayo kuwa sawa machoni pa mtu; Lakini mwisho wake ni njia za mauti.
There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death.
26
Nafsi yake mfanya kazi hujifanyia kazi; Maana kinywa chake humtia bidii.
A worker’s appetite works for him because his hunger drives him onward.
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Mtu asiyefaa kitu huchimba shimo la madhara; Katika midomo yake mna moto uteketezao.
A worthless man digs up evil, and his speech is like a scorching fire.
28
Mtu mshupavu huondokesha fitina; Na mchongezi huwafarakanisha rafiki.
A perverse man spreads dissension, and a gossip divides close friends.
29
Mtu mkali humshawishi mwenzake; Humwongoza katika njia isiyo njema.
A violent man entices his neighbor and leads him down a path that is not good.
30
Afumbaye macho, kusudi lake ni kuwaza yaliyopotoka; Aikazaye midomo yake hutokeza mabaya.
He who winks his eye devises perversity; he who purses his lips is bent on evil.
31
Kichwa chenye mvi ni taji ya utukufu, Kama kikionekana katika njia ya haki.
Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is attained along the path of righteousness.
32
Asiye mwepesi wa hasira ni mwema kuliko shujaa; Na mtu aitawalaye roho yake kuliko mtu atekaye mji.
He who is slow to anger is better than a warrior, and he who controls his temper is greater than one who captures a city.
33
Kura hutupwa katika mikunjo ya nguo; Lakini hukumu zake zote ni za Bwana.
The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the LORD.