Proverbs 29
1 The man who, with a stiff neck, treats the one who corrects him with contempt will be suddenly overwhelmed to his own destruction, and reason shall not follow him.
El hombre que reprendido endurece la cerviz, de repente será quebrantado; y no habrá para él medicina.
2 When just men are multiplied, the common people shall rejoice. When the impious take up the leadership, the people shall mourn.
Cuando los justos dominan, el pueblo se alegra; mas cuando domina el impío, el pueblo gime.
3 The man who loves wisdom rejoices his father. But whoever nurtures promiscuous women will lose his substance.
El hombre que ama la sabiduría, alegra a su padre; mas el que mantiene rameras, perderá la hacienda.
4 A just king guides the land. A man of avarice will destroy it.
El rey con el juicio afirma la tierra; mas el hombre amigo de presentes la destruirá.
5 A man who speaks to his friend with flattering and feigned words spreads a net for his own feet.
El hombre que lisonjea a su prójimo, red tiende delante de sus pasos.
6 A snare will entangle the iniquitous when he sins. And the just shall praise and be glad.
En la prevaricación del hombre malo hay lazo; mas el justo cantará y se alegrará.
7 The just knows the case of the poor. The impious is ignorant of knowledge.
Conoce el justo el derecho de los pobres; mas el impío no entiende sabiduría.
8 Pestilent men squander a city. Yet truly, the wise avert fury.
Los hombres burladores enlazan la ciudad; mas los sabios apartan la ira.
9 A wise man, if he were to contend with the foolish, whether in anger or in laughter, would find no rest.
Si el hombre sabio contendiere con el loco, que se enoje o que se ría, no tendrá reposo.
10 Bloodthirsty men hate the simple one; but the just seek out his soul.
Los hombres sanguinarios aborrecen al perfecto; mas los rectos buscan su alma.
11 A foolish one offers everything on his mind. A wise one reserves and defers until later.
El loco da rienda suelta a todo su espíritu; mas el sabio al fin lo sosiega.
12 A leader who freely listens to lying words has only impious servants.
Del señor que escucha la palabra mentirosa, todos sus ministros son impíos.
13 The pauper and the creditor have met one another. The Lord is the illuminator of them both.
El pobre y el usurero se encontraron; el SEÑOR alumbra los ojos de ambos.
14 The king who judges the poor in truth, his throne shall be secured in eternity.
El rey que juzga con verdad a los pobres, su trono será firme para siempre.
15 The rod and its correction distribute wisdom. But the child who is left to his own will, brings shame to his mother.
La vara y la corrección dan sabiduría; mas el muchacho suelto avergonzará a su madre.
16 When the impious are multiplied, crimes will be multiplied. But the just shall see their ruin.
Cuando los impíos son muchos, mucha es la prevaricación; mas los justos verán la ruina de ellos.
17 Teach your son, and he will refresh you, and he will give delight to your soul.
Corrige a tu hijo, y te dará descanso, y dará deleite a tu alma.
18 When prophecy fails, the people will be scattered. Yet truly, whoever guards the law is blessed.
Sin visión profética el pueblo perecerá; mas el que guarda la ley es bienaventurado.
19 A servant cannot be taught by words, because he understands what you say, but he disdains to respond.
El siervo no se castigará con palabras; porque entiende, mas no hace caso.
20 Have you seen a man rushing to speak? Foolishness has more hope than his correction.
¿Has visto hombre ligero en sus palabras? Más esperanza hay del loco que de él.
21 Whoever nurtures his servant delicately from childhood, afterwards will find him defiant.
El que regala a su siervo desde su niñez, a la postre será su hijo.
22 A short-tempered man provokes quarrels. And whoever is easily angered is more likely to sin.
El hombre iracundo levanta contiendas; y el furioso muchas veces peca.
23 Humiliation follows the arrogant. And glory shall uphold the humble in spirit.
La soberbia del hombre le abate; pero al humilde de espíritu sustenta la honra.
24 Whoever participates with a thief hates his own soul; for he listens to his oath and does not denounce him.
El cómplice del ladrón aborrece su vida; oirá maldiciones, y no lo denunciará.
25 Whoever fears man will quickly fall. Whoever hopes in the Lord shall be lifted up.
El temor a los hombres es peligroso; mas el que confía en el SEÑOR será levantado.
26 Many demand the face of the leader. But the judgment of each one proceeds from the Lord.
Muchos buscan el favor del príncipe; mas del SEÑOR viene el juicio de cada uno.
27 The just abhor an impious man. And the impious abhor those who are on the right way. By keeping the word, the son shall be free from perdition.
Abominación es a los justos el hombre inicuo; y abominación es al impío el de rectos caminos.
