1 H e who willfully separates and estranges himself seeks his own desire and pretext to break out against all wise and sound judgment.

Kii gooni isu soocaa, wuxuu doondoonaa damaciisa, Oo xigmadda oo dhanna wuu ku kacaa.

2 A fool has no delight in understanding but only in revealing his personal opinions and himself.

Nacasku waxgarashada kuma farxo, Laakiinse wuxuu ku farxaa uun inuu waxa qalbigiisa ku jira muujiyo.

3 W hen the wicked comes in, he becomes a contemptuous despiser, and with inner baseness comes outer shame and reproach.

Markii kii shar lahu yimaado waxaa kaloo timaada quudhsasho, Sharafla'aantana waxaa la timaada ceeb.

4 T he words of a man’s mouth are like deep waters, and the fountain of skillful and godly Wisdom is like a gushing stream.

Nin afkiis erayada ku jiraa waa sida biyo gun dheer, Oo isha xigmadduna waa sida durdur socda.

5 T o respect the person of the wicked and be partial to him, so as to deprive the righteous of justice, is not good.

Ma wanaagsana in kan sharka leh loo eexdo, Ama in kan xaqa ah garta lagu afgembiyo.

6 A fool’s lips bring contention, and his mouth invites a beating.

Nacaska bushimihiisu waxay keenaan muran, Oo afkiisuna wuxuu u yeedhaa karbaash.

7 A fool’s mouth is his ruin, and his lips are a snare to himself.

Nacaska afkiisu waa u baabba', Oo bushimihiisuna naftiisay dabin u noqdaan.

8 T he words of a whisperer or talebearer are as dainty morsels; they go down into the innermost parts of the body.

Kii xan badan erayadiisu waa sida cunto macaan, Oo waxay ku degaan meelaha caloosha ugu hooseeya.

9 H e who is loose and slack in his work is brother to him who is a destroyer and he who does not use his endeavors to heal himself is brother to him who commits suicide.

Kii shuqulkiisa caajis ku ahu, Wuxuu walaal u yahay kii wax kharriba.

10 T he name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous man runs into it and is safe, high and strong.

Rabbiga magiciisu waa noobiyad xoog leh, Kii xaq ahu iyaduu ku cararaa, meel sarena wuu ku nabad galaa.

11 T he rich man’s wealth is his strong city, and as a high protecting wall in his own imagination and conceit.

Ninkii taajir ah maalkiisu waa u magaalo xoog leh, Oo waa u derbi dheer sida ay la tahay isaga.

12 H aughtiness comes before disaster, but humility before honor.

Dadka qalbigiisu waa kibraa intaanu baabbi'in ka hor, Oo sharaftana waxaa ka horraysa is-hoosaysiinta.

13 H e who answers a matter before he hears the facts—it is folly and shame to him.

Kii xaajo ka jawaabaa isagoo aan maqlin, Waa u nacasnimo iyo ceeb.

14 T he strong spirit of a man sustains him in bodily pain or trouble, but a weak and broken spirit who can raise up or bear?

Nin qalbigiisu waa u adkaysan karaa cudurkiisa, Laakiinse qalbi jaban bal yaa u dulqaadan kara?

15 T he mind of the prudent is ever getting knowledge, and the ear of the wise is ever seeking (inquiring for and craving) knowledge.

Kii miyir leh qalbigiisu wuxuu helaa aqoon, Oo kuwa caqliga leh dhegtooduna waxay doondoontaa aqoon.

16 A man’s gift makes room for him and brings him before great men.

Nin hadiyaddiisu meel bay u bannaysaa. Oo waxay isaga hor keentaa rag waaweyn.

17 H e who states his case first seems right, until his rival comes and cross-examines him.

Kii dacwaddiisa u hor mara, mid xaq ah baa la moodaa, Laakiinse deriskiisaa ka daba yimaada oo imtixaama isaga.

18 T o cast lots puts an end to disputes and decides between powerful contenders.

Saamigu wuxuu joojiyaa murammo, Oo wuxuu kala kaxeeyaa kuwa xoogga badan.

19 A brother offended is harder to be won over than a strong city, and contentions separate them like the bars of a castle.

In walaal la xumeeyey la soo celiyo waa ka sii adag tahay in magaalo xoog leh la qabsado, Oo murammona waa ka xoog badan yihiin qalcad biraheeda.

20 A man’s self shall be filled with the fruit of his mouth; and with the consequence of his words he must be satisfied.

Nin calooshiisu waxay ka buuxsami doontaa midhaha afkiisa, Oo wuxuu isagu ka dhergi doonaa waxa bushimihiisa u kordha.

21 D eath and life are in the power of the tongue, and they who indulge in it shall eat the fruit of it.

Geeri iyo nololuba waxay ku jiraan itaalka carrabka, Oo kuwa jeceluna waxay cuni doonaan midhihiisa.

22 H e who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the Lord.

Ku alla kii afo helaa wuxuu helaa wax wanaagsan, Oo Rabbigana raallinimuu ka helaa.

23 T he poor man uses entreaties, but the rich answers roughly.

Miskiinku baryootan buu ku hadlaa, Laakiinse taajirku si qallafsan buu ugu jawaabaa.

24 T he man of many friends will prove himself a bad friend, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.

Ninkii saaxiibbo badsadaa naftiisuu kharribaa, Laakiin waxaa jira saaxiib walaalkaa kaaga dhow.