Proverbs 28
1 The evil man goes running away when no man is after him, but the upright are without fear, like the lion.
Huye el impío sin que nadie lo persiga, Pero como león está confiado el justo.
2 Because of the sin of the land, its troubles are increased; but by a man of wisdom and knowledge they will be put out like a fire.
Por la rebelión de la tierra sus jefes son muchos, Pero por el hombre entendido y sabio permanece estable.
3 A man of wealth who is cruel to the poor is like a violent rain causing destruction of food.
El hombre pobre que explota a los indigentes Es como lluvia torrencial que no deja pan.
4 Those who have no respect for the law give praise to the evil-doer; but such as keep the law are against him.
Los que abandonan la Ley alaban al impío. Los que la guardan contienden con ellos.
5 Evil men have no knowledge of what is right; but those who go after the Lord have knowledge of all things.
Los perversos no entienden la justicia, Pero el que busca a Yavé lo entiende todo.
6 Better is the poor man whose ways are upright, than the man of wealth whose ways are not straight.
Mejor es el pobre que anda en su integridad, Que rico de caminos torcidos.
7 He who keeps the law is a wise son, but he who keeps company with feasters puts shame on his father.
El que observa la Ley es hijo inteligente, El que se reúne con glotones avergüenza a su padre.
8 He who makes his wealth greater by taking interest, only gets it together for him who has pity on the poor.
El que aumenta su fortuna con interés y usura Acumula para el que se compadece de los pobres.
9 As for the man whose ear is turned away from hearing the law, even his prayer is disgusting.
Al que aparta su oído para no oír la Ley, Aun su oración es una repugnancia.
10 Anyone causing the upright to go wandering in an evil way, will himself go down into the hole he has made; but the upright will have good things for their heritage.
El que extravía al recto por el mal camino Caerá en su propia fosa, Pero los íntegros heredarán el bien.
11 The man of wealth seems to himself to be wise, but the poor man who has sense has a low opinion of him.
El hombre rico es sabio en su propia opinión, Pero el entendido pobre lo escudriña.
12 When the upright do well, there is great glory; but when evil-doers are lifted up, men do not let themselves be seen.
Cuando triunfa el justo hay gran esplendor, Cuando se yerguen los impíos, los hombres se esconden.
13 He who keeps his sins secret will not do well; but one who is open about them, and gives them up, will get mercy.
El que encubre sus pecados no prosperará, Pero el que los confiesa y se aparta alcanzará misericordia.
14 Happy is the man in whom is the fear of the Lord at all times; but he whose heart is hard will come into trouble.
¡Inmensamente feliz es el hombre que teme siempre! Pero el que endurece su corazón caerá en la desgracia.
15 Like a loud-voiced lion and a wandering bear, is an evil ruler over a poor people.
León rugiente y oso hambriento, Es el gobernante impío sobre un pueblo pobre.
16 The prince who has no sense is a cruel ruler; but he who has no desire to get profit for himself will have long life.
El gobernante falto de entendimiento aumenta la extorsión, Pero el que aborrece la avaricia alargará sus días.
17 One who has been the cause of a man's death will go in flight to the underworld: let no man give him help.
El hombre culpable de homicidio hacia la fosa huye. ¡Nadie lo detenga!
18 He whose ways are upright will be safe, but sudden will be the fall of him whose ways are twisted.
El que anda en integridad será librado, Pero el que oscila entre dos caminos caerá de repente.
19 By ploughing his land a man will have bread in full measure; but he who goes after good-for-nothing persons will be poor enough.
El que labra su tierra se saciará de pan, Pero el que persigue vanidades se hartará de pobreza.
20 A man of good faith will have great blessing, but one attempting to get wealth quickly will not go free from punishment.
El hombre leal tendrá muchas bendiciones, Pero el que se apresura a enriquecerse no quedará impune.
21 It is not good to have respect for a man's position: for a man will do wrong for a bit of bread.
Hacer acepción de personas no es bueno, Pero, ¡hasta por un bocado de pan puede transgredir un hombre!
22 He who is ever desiring wealth goes running after money, and does not see that need will come on him.
El hombre de mirada desleal se afana por enriquecer, Y no sabe que lo alcanzará la miseria.
23 He who says words of protest to a man will later have more approval than one who says smooth words with his tongue.
El que reprende al hombre hallará mayor gracia Que el de boca lisonjera.
24 He who takes from his father or his mother what is theirs by right, and says, It is no sin; is the same as a taker of life.
El que roba a padre o madre y dice que no es pecado, Es compañero del destructor.
25 He who is ever desiring profit is a cause of fighting; but he who puts his faith in the Lord will be made fat.
El arrogante suscita contiendas, Pero el que confía en Yavé prosperará.
26 He whose faith is in himself is foolish; but everyone walking wisely will be kept safe.
El que confía en su propio corazón es un necio, Pero el que anda en sabiduría será librado.
27 He who gives to the poor will never be in need, but great curses will be on him who gives no attention to them.
El que da al pobre no tendrá necesidad, Pero el que aparta de él sus ojos tendrá muchas maldiciones.
28 When evil-doers are lifted up, men take cover; but when destruction overtakes them, the upright are increased.
Cuando se levantan los perversos, los hombres se esconden, Pero cuando perecen, aumentan los justos.
