Proverbs 28
Berean Standard BibleTranslation
Berean Standard Bible
Baibala Hemolele (Hawaiian Bible, 1868 revision)
1The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion.
1HOOHEE wale ka mea hewa, aohe mea e hahai ana; O ka poe pono hoi, wiwo ole lakou me he liona la.
2A land in rebellion has many rulers, but a man of understanding and knowledge maintains order.
2No ka hewa o ka aina, nui no kolaila poe alii; A ma ke kanaka noonoo a ike hoi e paa loihi ana no ia.
3A destitute leader who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain that leaves no food.
3O ke kanaka ilihune e hookaumaha ana i ka poe ilihune, Oia ka ua e hoopau ana i ka ai a pau.
4Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, but those who keep the law resist them.
4O ka poe haalele i ke kanawai, hoomaikai no lakou i ka mea hewa: O ka poe malama hoi i ke kanawai, ku e aku no i ua poe la.
5Evil men do not understand justice, but those who seek the LORD comprehend fully.
5Aole i ike ka poe aia i ka hoopono; A o ka poe imi ia Iehova, ike no i na mea a pau.
6Better a poor man who walks with integrity than a rich man whose ways are perverse.
6E aho ka mea ilihune ke hele oia ma ka pololei, I ka mea waiwai i hookekee i kona aoao.
7A discerning son keeps the law, but a companion of gluttons disgraces his father.
7O ka mea malama i ke kanawai, he keiki naauao ia; O ka hoa no ka poe hookai wale, oia ka i hoohilahila i kona makuakane.
8He who increases his wealth by interest and usury lays it up for one who is kind to the poor.
8O ka mea hoonui i kona waiwai ma ka uku kuala a me ke kaili wale, E hooiliili oia ia mea na ka mea e aloha aku i ka poe ilihune.
9Whoever turns his ear away from hearing the law, even his prayer is detestable.
9O ka mea haliu aku i kona pepeiao aole hoolono i ke kanawai, E hoopailuaia kana pule.
10He who leads the upright along the path of evil will fall into his own pit, but the blameless will inherit what is good.
10O ka mea kai hewa aku i ka poe pololei ma ka aoao hewa, Ma kona lua iho oia e haule ai; A o ka poe pololei hoi, e ili mai ka maikai no lakou.
11A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man with discernment sees through him.
11Ua naauao no ke kanaka waiwai i kona manao iho; Aka, o ka mea ilihune a naauao hoi, oia ka i ike aku ia ia.
12When the righteous triumph, there is great glory, but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.
12I ka hauoli ana o ka poe pono, nui ka hanohano; A i ke ku ana'e o ka poe hewa, ua hunaia ke kanaka.
13He who conceals his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them will find mercy.
13O ka mea huna i kona hewa iho, aole oia e pomaikai; Aka, o ka mea hooia a haalele hoi, e alohaia mai oia,
14Blessed is the man who is always reverent, but he who hardens his heart falls into trouble.
14Pomaikai ke kanaka ke mau aku kona makau; O ka mea hoopaakiki i kona naau, e haule oia i ka popilikia.
15Like a roaring lion or a charging bear is a wicked ruler over a helpless people.
15O ka liona uwo a me ka bea holoholo, Oia ke alii hewa maluna o na kanaka ilihune.
16A leader who lacks judgment is also a great oppressor, but he who hates dishonest profit will prolong his days.
16O ke alii naauao ole, nui kona hookaumaha ana; O ka mea hoowahawaha i ka makee waiwai, e loihi no kona mau la.
17A man burdened by bloodguilt will flee into the Pit; let no one support him.
17O ke kanaka hewa i ke koko o kekahi, E holo oia i ka lua; mai keakea kekahi ia ia.
18He who walks with integrity will be kept safe, but whoever is perverse in his ways will suddenly fall.
18O ka mea hele pololei e ola oia; O ka mea hookekee i kona aoao, e haule koke no ia.
19The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.
19O ka mea mahi i ka aina e maona oia i ka ai; O ka mea hoopili mea ai mahope o ka poe lapuwale e piha oia i ka ilihune.
20A faithful man will abound with blessings, but one eager to be rich will not go unpunished.
20O ke kanaka hooiaio, nui wale kona mau mea e pomaikai ai; O ka mea holo kiki mahope o ka waiwai, aole e ole kona hala.
21To show partiality is not good, yet a man will do wrong for a piece of bread.
21O ka manao ana i ko ke kanaka kino, aole ia he maikai; No kahi apana ai e lawehala no ua kanaka la.
22A stingy man hastens after wealth and does not know that poverty awaits him.
22O ka mea hooikaika ma ka waiwai, he maka ino kona, Aole oia e ike o ka ilihune kana mea e loaa ai.
23He who rebukes a man will later find more favor than one who flatters with his tongue.
23O ka mea ao aku i ke kanaka, mahope iho e loaa ia ia ka lokomaikaiia mai, Mamua o ka mea malimali me kona alelo.
24He who robs his father or mother, saying, “It is not wrong,” is a companion to the man who destroys.
24O ke mea kaili wale i ka kona makuakane a me ka kona makuwahine, Me ka i ana ae, Aole ia he hewa, Oia ka hoa no ka pepehi kanaka.
25A greedy man stirs up strife, but he who trusts in the LORD will prosper.
25O ka mea i haaheo ka naau, oia ka i hookonokono i ka hakaka; O ka mea paulele ia Iehova e lako loa oia.
26He who trusts in himself is a fool, but one who walks in wisdom will be safe.
26O ka mea paulele i kona naau iho, oia ka mea naaupo: O ka mea hele ma ka naauao, e hoopakeleia oia.
27Whoever gives to the poor will not be in need, but he who hides his eyes will receive many curses.
27O ka mea haawi wale na ka mea ilihune, aole oia e nele; A o ka mea i uhi ae i kona mau maka, e nui kona hoinoia mai.
28When the wicked come to power, people hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous flourish.
28I ke ku ana o ka poe hewa, ua huna ke kanaka ia ia iho; A make lakou, alaila mahuahua ka poe pono.
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