proverb oor Xhosa

proverb

/ˈprɒvɜːb/ werkwoord, naamwoord

A phrase expressing a basic truth which may be applied to common situations.

Proverb

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“Although [the deceptive talker] makes his voice gracious,” the Bible warns, “do not believe in him.” —Proverbs 26:24, 25.
IBhayibhile ilumkisa ngelithi: “Nangona elenza libe mnandi ilizwi lakhe [umkhohlisi], musa ukumkholelwa.”—IMizekeliso 26:24, 25.

“A drunkard and a glutton will come to poverty.” —Proverbs 23:21.
“Inxila nedla-kudla baya kuhlwempuzeka.”—IMizekeliso 23:21.

For example, according to the Catholic Jerusalem Bible, Proverbs 8:22-30 says of the prehuman Jesus: “Yahweh created me when his purpose first unfolded, before the oldest of his works. . . .
Ngokomzekelo, ngokweJerusalem Bible yamaKatolika, IMizekeliso 8:22-30 ithi ngokuphila kukaYesu ngaphambi kokuba abe ngumntu: “UYahweh wandidala xa injongo yakhe yaqalisa ukutyhilwa, ngaphambi kweyona misebenzi yakhe midala. . . .

(2 Chronicles 26:3, 4, 16; Proverbs 18:12; 19:20) So if we ‘take some false step before we are aware of it’ and receive needed counsel from God’s Word, let us imitate Baruch’s maturity, spiritual discernment, and humility. —Galatians 6:1.
(2 Kronike 26:3, 4, 16; IMizekeliso 18:12; 19:20) Ngoko ukuba ‘siqutyulwe sisiphoso’ size sifumane isiluleko esiyimfuneko esivela kwiLizwi likaThixo, masibonise ukuqola, ukuqonda okungokomoya nokuthobeka njengoBharuki.—Galati 6:1.

She wholeheartedly agrees with the words of the Proverb that says: “The blessing of Jehovah —that is what makes rich, and he adds no pain with it.” —Proverbs 10:22.
Uvumelana ngokupheleleyo namazwi omzekeliso othi: “Intsikelelo kaYehova, yiyo etyebisayo, imbulaleko ayongezi nento kuyo.”—IMizekeliso 10:22.

Surely not; so work hard to appreciate the good in your mate, and put your appreciation into words.—Proverbs 31:28.
Ngokuqinisekileyo akunjalo; ngoko zibhokoxe ukuze ube noxabiso ngezinto ezintle elinazo iqabane lakho, uze ulixelele ukuba uyalixabisa.—IMizekeliso 31:28.

(Proverbs 15:23) If we conclude that the thought is negative or untimely, let us make a conscientious effort to dismiss it.
(IMizekeliso 15:23) Ukuba siyabona ukuba ayakhi okanye ayikabi loxesha lakuyithetha, masizame ukuyikhupha engqondweni.

“My father suggested that I start off with the Bible books that I find more appealing, like Psalms and Proverbs.
“Utata wandicebisa ukuba ndiqale ngokufunda iincwadi zeBhayibhile endicinga ukuba zibangel’ umdla, ezifana neeNdumiso kunye neMizekeliso.

This makes for happiness, as King Solomon explained: “Happy is he that is trusting in Jehovah.” —Proverbs 16:20.
Oku kwenza wonwabe, njengoko uKumkani uSolomon wathi: “Okholose ngoYehova, hayi, uyolo lwakhe!”—IMizekeliso 16:20.

Verses 1 to 11 of Proverbs chapter 14 in the Bible book of Proverbs show that by letting wisdom guide our speech and actions, we can enjoy a measure of prosperity and stability even now.
Indinyana 1 neye-11 kwisahluko 14 kwincwadi yeBhayibhile yeMizekeliso zibonisa ukuba xa sivumela ubulumko bukhokele intetho nehambo yethu, sinokuchuma size sizinze ngokomlinganiselo othile nangoku.

(Proverbs 12:25) Reassure them that they are wanted, valued, and loved —yes, by Jehovah and also by their brothers and sisters.
(IMizekeliso 12:25) Baqinisekiseni ukuba bayafunwa, baxatyisiwe, yaye bayathandwa—ewe, nguYehova kwanangabazalwana noodade abakhonza nabo.

Proverbs 14:9 (Knox) says: “Fools make light of the guilt that needs atonement.”
IMizekeliso 14:9 (Knox) ithi: “Izidenge zilenza libonakale lilincinane ityala elifuna ukucanyagushelwa.”

The invitation is open to everyone, and the reward is worth far more than any material treasure. —Read Proverbs 2:1-6.
Likhuthaza wonke umntu, yaye umvuzo woko mkhulu ngaphezu kwabo nabuphi na ubuncwane bezinto eziphathekayo.—Funda iMizekeliso 2:1-6.

(Proverbs 22:3) Whatever embarrassment or sacrifice may be involved, it is minor compared to losing God’s favor.
(IMizekeliso 22:3) Nakuphi na ukuphoxeka okanye ilahleko, iya kuba ncinane gqitha xa ithelekiswa nokulahlekelwa yinkoloseko kaThixo.

“The way of the foolish one is right in his own eyes,” says the king of Israel, “but the one listening to counsel is wise.” —Proverbs 12:15.
Ukumkani wakwaSirayeli uthi: “Indlela yesidenge ilungile emehlweni aso, kodwa ophulaphula icebiso sisilumko.”—IMizekeliso 12:15.

(Proverbs 20:29) Now all you want to do is have some fun.
(IMizekeliso 20:29) Ngoku ufuna ukuzonwabisa.

“Valuable things will be of no benefit on the day of fury, but righteousness itself will deliver from death.” —Proverbs 11:4.
“Abunyusi ubuncwane ngemini yokuphuphuma komsindo; ubulungisa buyahlangula ekufeni.”—IMizekeliso 11:4.

(Proverbs 20:5) An atmosphere of kindness, understanding, and love is important if you want to reach the heart.
(IMizekeliso 20:5) Ukuba nifuna ukufikelela intliziyo, kubalulekile ukuba nibe nobubele, niqonde yaye nibe nothando.

The warning of an ancient proverb is thus appropriate: “Anyone inexperienced puts faith in every word, but the shrewd one considers his steps.”
Ngaloo ndlela isilumkiso somzekeliso wamandulo sifanelekile: “Isiyatha sikholwa ngamazwi onke; onobuqili uyakuqonda ukunyathela kwakhe.”

(1 Kings 10:13) Solomon himself wrote: “The generous soul will itself be made fat, and the one freely watering others will himself also be freely watered.” —Proverbs 11:25.
(1 Kumkani 10: 13, NW) USolomon wabhala: “Umphefumlo osikelelayo uyatyetyiswa; oseza ahluthise abanye, uyasezwa ahluthe naye.” —IMizekeliso 11:25.

This proverb also teaches that although it is comforting to turn to an empathetic friend for emotional support, humans are limited in the comfort they can offer.
Lo mzekeliso ukwasifundisa ukuba nangona kuthuthuzela ukuthetha nomhlobo onovelwano, abantu abanabuchule bungako bokusithuthuzela.

(Proverbs 17:25) What deep sorrow parents experience when a child forsakes the worship of the true God!
(IMizekeliso 17:25) Hayi indlela ababa buhlungu ngayo abazali xa umntwana wabo eyeka ukunqula uThixo oyinyaniso!

Proverbs 2:21, 22 promises that “the upright are the ones that will reside in the earth” and that those who cause pain and suffering “will be torn away from it.”
IMizekeliso 2:21, 22 ithembisa ukuba “abathe tye baya kulima ilizwe” yaye abo babangela intlungu nokubandezeleka ‘baya kuncothulwa kulo.’

(Matthew 24:14) Thanks to this sure hope—and God’s fatherly care of his people—we can, even now, “reside in security and be undisturbed from dread of calamity.”—Proverbs 1:33.
(Mateyu 24:14) Ngenxa yeli themba liqinisekileyo—nenyameko enothando anayo uThixo ngabantu—kwanangoku ‘sinokuhlala ngonqabiseko size singaphazamiseki ekunkwantyiseni kwentlekele.’—IMizekeliso 1:33.

In addition, the psalmist speaks of those deserving God’s adverse judgment: “Pour out your rage upon the nations that have not known you, and upon the kingdoms that have not called upon your own name.”—Psalm 79:6; see also Proverbs 18:10; Zephaniah 3:9.
(Akekeliswe sithi.)—INdumiso 79:6; bona neMizekeliso 18:10; Zefaniya 3:9.