Proverbs 29
1 He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck shall suddenly be broken, and that without remedy.
El hombre que reprendido endurece la cerviz, de repente será quebrantado: ni habrá para él medicina.
2 When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice; but when the wicked beareth rule, the people sigh.
Cuando los justos dominan, el pueblo se alegra: mas cuando domina el impío, el pueblo gime.
3 Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; but he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth his substance.
El hombre que ama la sabiduría, alegra a su padre: mas el que da de comer a rameras, perderá la hacienda.
4 The king by justice establisheth the land; but he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it.
El rey con el juicio afirma la tierra: mas el hombre amigo de presentes, la destruirá.
5 A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his steps.
El hombre que lisonjea a su prójimo, red tiende delante de sus pasos.
6 In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare; but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
Por la prevaricación del hombre malo hay lazo: mas el justo cantará, y se alegrará.
7 The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor; the wicked understandeth not knowledge.
Conoce el justo el derecho de los pobres: mas el impío no entiende sabiduría.
8 Scornful men set a city in a blaze; but wise men turn away wrath.
Los hombres burladores enlazan la ciudad: mas los sabios apartan el furor.
9 If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he be angry or laugh, there will be no rest.
Si el hombre sabio contendiere con el insensato, que se enoje, o que se ría, no tendrá reposo.
10 The men of blood hate him that is sincere; and as for the upright, they seek his life.
Los hombres sangrientos aborrecen al perfecto: mas los rectos buscan su contentamiento.
11 A fool spendeth all his spirit; but a wise man stilleth it within him.
Todo su espíritu echa fuera el insensato: mas el sabio al fin le sosiega.
12 If a ruler hearkeneth to falsehood, all his servants are wicked.
Del señor que escucha la palabra mentirosa, todos sus criados son impíos.
13 The poor man and the oppressor meet together; the LORD giveth light to the eyes of them both.
El pobre y el usurero se encontraron: Jehová alumbra los ojos de ambos.
14 The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
El rey que juzga con verdad a los pobres, su trono será firme para siempre.
15 The rod and reproof give wisdom; but a child left to himself causeth shame to his mother.
La vara y la corrección dan sabiduría: mas el muchacho suelto avergonzará a su madre.
16 When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth; but the righteous shall gaze upon their fall.
Cuando los impíos son muchos, mucha es la prevaricación: mas los justos verán su ruina.
17 Correct thy son, and he will give thee rest; yea, he will give delight unto thy soul.
Corrige a tu hijo, y darte ha descanso; y dará delicias a tu alma.
18 Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint; but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
Sin profecía el pueblo será disipado: mas el que guarda la ley, bienaventurado él.
19 A servant will not be corrected by words; for though he understand, there will be no response.
El siervo no será castigado con palabras; porque entiende, y no responde.
20 Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope for a fool than for him.
¿Has visto hombre ligero en sus palabras? mas esperanza hay del insensato que de él.
21 He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become master at the last.
El que regala a su siervo desde su niñez, a la postre será su hijo.
22 An angry man stirreth up strife, and a wrathful man aboundeth in transgression.
El hombre enojoso levanta contiendas; y el furioso muchas veces peca.
23 A man's pride shall bring him low; but he that is of a lowly spirit shall attain to honour.
La soberbia del hombre le abate; y al humilde de espíritu sustenta la honra.
24 Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth the adjuration and uttereth nothing.
El compañero del ladrón aborrece su vida; oirá maldiciones, y no le denunciará.
25 The fear of man bringeth a snare; but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be set up on high.
El temor del hombre pondrá lazo: mas el que confía en Jehová será levantado.
26 Many seek the ruler's favour; but a man's judgment cometh from the LORD.
Muchos buscan el favor del príncipe: mas el juicio de cada uno de Jehová es.
27 An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous; and he that is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked.
Abominación es a los justos el hombre inicuo: mas abominación es al impío el de rectos caminos.
