Mithali 17:11
Proverbs 17:11 · Biblica® Open Kiswahili Contemporary Version 2015
Mtu mbaya hupenda kuasi tu; mjumbe asiye na huruma atatumwa dhidi yake.
Proverbs 17:11 in English
Proverbs 17:11 · Berean Standard Bible
An evil man seeks only rebellion; a cruel messenger will be sent against him.
Context
9Yeye anayesamehe kosa hudumisha upendo,
bali yeyote arudiaye jambo hutenganisha marafiki wa karibu. 10Karipio humwingia sana mtu mwenye kutambua
kuliko mapigo mia kwa mpumbavu. 11Mtu mbaya hupenda kuasi tu;
mjumbe asiye na huruma atatumwa dhidi yake. 12Ni afadhali ukutane na dubu aliyenyangʼanywa watoto wake,
kuliko mpumbavu katika upumbavu wake. 13Ikiwa mtu atalipa baya kwa jema,
kamwe ubaya hautaondoka katika nyumba yake.
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