Proverbs 28
1 The wicked flee when no man pursueth; but the righteous are secure as a young lion.
HUYE el impío sin que nadie lo persiga: mas el justo está confiado como un leoncillo.
2 For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof; but by a man of understanding and knowledge established order shall long continue.
Por la rebelión de la tierra sus príncipes son muchos: mas por el hombre entendido y sabio permanecerá sin mutación.
3 A poor man that oppresseth the weak is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.
El hombre pobre y robador de los pobres, es lluvia de avenida y sin pan.
4 They that forsake the law praise the wicked; but such as keep the law contend with them.
Los que dejan la ley, alaban á los impíos: mas los que la guardan, contenderán con ellos.
5 Evil men understand not justice; but they that seek the LORD understand all things.
Los hombres malos no entienden el juicio: mas los que buscan á Jehová, entienden todas las cosas.
6 Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.
Mejor es el pobre que camina en su integridad, que el de perversos caminos, y rico.
7 A wise son observeth the teaching; but he that is a companion of gluttonous men shameth his father.
El que guarda la ley es hijo prudente: mas el que es compañero de glotones, avergüenza á su padre.
8 He that augmenteth his substance by interest and increase, gathereth it for him that is gracious to the poor.
El que aumenta sus riquezas con usura y crecido interés, para que se dé á los pobres lo allega.
9 He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.
El que aparta su oído para no oir la ley, su oración también es abominable.
10 Whoso causeth the upright to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit; but the whole-hearted shall inherit good.
El que hace errar á los rectos por el mal camino, él caerá en su misma sima: mas los perfectos heredarán el bien.
11 The rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him through.
El hombre rico es sabio en su opinión: mas el pobre entendido lo examinará.
12 When the righteous exult, there is great glory; but when the wicked rise, men must be sought for.
Cuando los justos se alegran, grande es la gloria; mas cuando los impíos son levantados, es buscado el hombre.
13 He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper; but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall obtain mercy.
El que encubre sus pecados, no prosperará: mas el que los confiesa y se aparta, alcanzará misericordia.
14 Happy is the man that feareth alway; but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into evil.
Bienaventurado el hombre que siempre está temeroso: mas el que endurece su corazón, caerá en mal.
15 As a roaring lion, and a ravenous bear; so is a wicked ruler over a poor people.
León rugiente y oso hambriento, [es] el príncipe impío sobre el pueblo pobre.
16 The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor; but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
El príncipe falto de entendimiento multiplicará los agravios: [mas] el que aborrece la avaricia, prolongará sus días.
17 A man that is laden with the blood of any person shall hasten his steps unto the pit; none will support him.
El hombre que hace violencia con sangre de persona, huirá hasta el sepulcro, y nadie le detendrá.
18 Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved; but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.
El que en integridad camina, será salvo; mas el de perversos caminos caerá en alguno.
19 He that tilleth his ground shall have plenty of bread; but he that followeth after vain things shall have poverty enough.
El que labra su tierra, se hartará de pan: mas el que sigue los ociosos, se hartará de pobreza.
20 A faithful man shall abound with blessings; but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be unpunished.
El hombre de verdad tendrá muchas bendiciones: mas el que se apresura á enriquecer, no será sin culpa.
21 To have respect of persons is not good; for a man will transgress for a piece of bread.
Tener acepción de personas, no es bueno: hasta por un bocado de pan prevaricará el hombre.
22 He that hath an evil eye hasteneth after riches, and knoweth not that want shall come upon him.
Apresúrase á ser rico el hombre de mal ojo; y no conoce que le ha de venir pobreza.
23 He that rebuketh a man shall in the end find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue.
El que reprende al hombre, hallará después mayor gracia que el que lisonjea con la lengua.
24 Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith: 'It is no transgression', the same is the companion of a destroyer.
El que roba á su padre ó á su madre, y dice que no es maldad, compañero es del hombre destruidor.
25 He that is of a greedy spirit stirreth up strife; but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be abundantly gratified.
El altivo de ánimo suscita contiendas: mas el que en Jehová confía, medrará.
26 He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool; but whoso walketh wisely, he shall escape.
El que confía en su corazón es necio; mas el que camina en sabiduría, será salvo.
27 He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack; but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.
El que da al pobre, no tendrá pobreza: mas el que aparta sus ojos, tendrá muchas maldiciones.
28 When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous increase.
Cuando los impíos son levantados, esconderáse el hombre: mas cuando perecen, los justos se multiplican.
