Proverbs 20
Berean Standard BibleTranslation
Berean Standard Bible
Baibala Hemolele (Hawaiian Bible, 1868 revision)
1Wine is a mocker, strong drink is a brawler, and whoever is led astray by them is not wise.
1HE mea henehene ka waina, he walaau nui hoi ka mea e ona'i; O na mea a pau i puni malaila, aole i naauao.
2The terror of a king is like the roar of a lion; whoever provokes him forfeits his own life.
2He uwo ana me he liona la, ka weliweli i ke alii; O ka mea hoonaukiuki ia ia, hoeha no oia i kona uhane iho.
3It is honorable for a man to resolve a dispute, but any fool will quarrel.
3He mea nani no ke kanaka, ke hooki i ka hoopaapaa: Aka, e huhu no na mea lapuwale a pau.
4The slacker does not plow in season; at harvest time he looks, but nothing is there.
4Aole e mahiai ka mea palaualelo no ke anu; A e makilo oia i ka wa e ohi ai, aole e loaa.
5The intentions of a man’s heart are deep waters, but a man of understanding draws them out.
5He wai hohonu, ka oleloao iloko o ko kanaka naau; Na ke kanaka naauao e uhuki ae.
6Many a man proclaims his loving devotion, but who can find a trustworthy man?
6E hai aku ka nui o na kanaka i ko lakou pono iho; O ke kanaka hana oiaio, ia wai la i loaa'i ia?
7The righteous man walks with integrity; blessed are his children after him.
7O ka mea hele ma kona pololei, he mea pono oia; E hoomaikaiia hoi kana poe keiki mahope ona.
8A king who sits on a throne to judge sifts out all evil with his eyes.
8O ke alii e noho ana ma ka noho hookolokolo, Hooauhee oia i na hewa a pau me kona mau maka.
9Who can say, “I have kept my heart pure; I am cleansed from my sin”?
9Owai la ke hiki e olelo aku, Ua hoomaemae au i ko'u naau? Ua kaawale au i ko'u hewa?
10Differing weights and unequal measures — both are detestable to the LORD.
10He ana paona palua a he ana palua no na mea e ae, He hoopailua ia Iehova ia mau mea elua.
11Even a young man is known by his actions— whether his conduct is pure and upright.
11Ua ikeia ke keiki ma ka hana ana, Ina paha he maemae, a he pololei kana hana.
12Ears that hear and eyes that see— the LORD has made them both.
12O ka pepeiao lohe, a o ka maka nana, Na Iehova no i hana ia mau mea elua.
13Do not love sleep, or you will grow poor; open your eyes, and you will have plenty of food.
13Mai makemake oe i ka hiamoe o lilo oe i mea nele; E wehe ae i kou mau maka, a e maona i ka ai.
14“Worthless, worthless!” says the buyer, but on the way out, he gloats.
14He ino, he ino, wahi a ka mea kuai mai; A i kona hele ana aku, alaila, haanui oia.
15There is an abundance of gold and rubies, but lips of knowledge are a rare treasure.
15Aia he gula a me na pohaku maikai he nui wale; Aka, o ka mea nani loa, oia ka lehelehe ike.
16Take the garment of the one who posts security for a stranger; get collateral if it is for a foreigner.
16E lawe oe i ke kapa o kekahi ke panai oia no ka malihini, A no na malihini hoi i lawe i kekahi waiwai ana.
17Food gained by fraud is sweet to a man, but later his mouth is full of gravel.
17Ua ono i ke kanaka ka ai no ka wahahee; A mahope iho, e piha kona waha i ke one.
18Set plans by consultation, and wage war under sound guidance.
18Ua paa ka manao ma ke kukakuka pu ana; Ma ka noonoo pololei hoi e kaua aku ai.
19He who reveals secrets is a constant gossip; avoid the one who babbles with his lips.
19O ka mea holoholo olelo, hoike aku oia i na mea i hunaia; Mai launa aku me ka mea hoomalimali me koua mau lehelehe.
20Whoever curses his father or mother, his lamp will be extinguished in deepest darkness.
20O ka mea hailiili aku i kona makuakane a me kona makuwahine, E pio kona kukui i ke onohi o ka pouli.
21An inheritance gained quickly will not be blessed in the end.
21O ka hooilina i loaa mua ma ke kaili wale, O kona hopena, aole e pomaikai ia.
22Do not say, “I will avenge this evil!” Wait on the LORD, and He will save you.
22Mai olelo ae oe, E hoopai aku au i ka hewa; E kakali oe ia Iehova, nana no oe o kokua mai.
23Unequal weights are detestable to the LORD, and dishonest scales are no good.
23He hoopailua ia Iehova na ana paona papalua; O ke kaupaona hoopunipuni aole i pono ia.
24A man’s steps are from the LORD, so how can anyone understand his own way?
24Na Iehova mai ka hele ana o ke kanaka; Pehea hoi e hiki ai i ke kanaka ko ike i kona aoao iho?
25It is a trap for a man to dedicate something rashly, only later to reconsider his vows.
25He mea hihia i ke kanaka, ke hoohiki naaupo i ka mea hemolele; A mahope iho o ka hoohiki ana, alaila noonoo.
26A wise king separates out the wicked and drives the threshing wheel over them.
26Hoopuehu ae ke alii akamai i ka poe hewa, Hookaa oia i ke kaa maluna o lakou.
27The spirit of a man is the lamp of the LORD, searching out his inmost being.
27O ke kukui o Iehova, o ka hanu ia o ke kanaka, E komo ana ma na wahi a pau o ka opu.
28Loving devotion and faithfulness preserve a king; by these he maintains his throne.
28Na ka lokomaikai a me ka oiaio e malama mai i ke alii; Ua paa hoi kona nohoalii i ka lokomaikai.
29The glory of young men is their strength, and gray hair is the splendor of the old.
29O ka ikaika ka mea e kaulana'i na kanaka ui; O ke poohina ka mea e nani ai ka elemakule.
30Lashes and wounds scour evil, and beatings cleanse the inmost parts.
30O ka pahu ana o ka mai he mea hoomaemae i ka ino; O ka haua hoi, i koloko o ka opu.
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