Proverbs 16
1 Unto man belong the resolves of the heart; but from the Lord cometh the expression of the tongue.
Del hombre son las preparaciones del corazón: mas de Jehová la respuesta de la lengua.
2 Every one of the ways of a man is pure in his own eyes; but the Lord measureth the spirits.
Todos los caminos del hombre son limpios en su opinión: mas Jehová pesa los espíritus.
3 Commit unto the Lord thy works, and thy plans will be firmly established.
Encomienda a Jehová tus obras; y tus pensamientos serán afirmados.
4 Every thing hath the Lord wrought for its destined end; yes, even the wicked for the day of unhappiness.
Todas las cosas ha hecho Jehová por sí mismo; y aun al impío para el día malo.
5 An abomination of the Lord is every one that is proud of heart: the hand [of God] being against [his] hand, he shall not go unpunished.
Abominación es a Jehová todo altivo de corazón: la mano junta a la mano, no será sin castigo.
6 Through kindness and truth is iniquity atoned for; and by the fear of the Lord [men] depart from evil.
Con misericordia y verdad será reconciliado el pecado; y con el temor de Jehová se aparta del mal.
7 When the Lord receiveth in favor a man's ways, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.
Cuando los caminos del hombre serán agradables a Jehová, aun sus enemigos pacificará con él.
8 Better is a little with righteousness, than great incomes through injustice.
Mejor es lo poco con justicia, que la muchedumbre de los frutos sin derecho.
9 A man's heart deviseth his way; but the Lord directeth firmly his steps.
El corazón del hombre piensa su camino: mas Jehová endereza sus pasos.
10 There should be a wise sentence on the lips of the king: his mouth should never commit a trespass in judging.
Adivinación está en los labios del rey: en juicio no prevaricará su boca.
11 A just balance and scales belong to the Lord: his work are all the weights in the bag.
Peso y balanzas derechas son de Jehová: obra suya son todas las pesas de la bolsa.
12 It should be an abomination to kings to commit wickedness; for through righteousness [alone] can a throne be established.
Abominación es a los reyes hacer impiedad; porque con justicia será confirmado su trono.
13 Righteous lips [should obtain] the favor of kings; and him that speaketh uprightly should they love.
Los labios justos son el contentamiento de los reyes; y al que habla lo recto aman.
14 The fury of a king is like the messengers of death; but a wise man will appease it.
La ira del rey es mensajero de muerte: mas el hombre sabio la evitará.
15 In the light of the king's countenance there is life; and his favor is as a cloud of the latter rain.
En la alegría del rostro del rey está la vida; y su benevolencia es como la nube tardía.
16 How much better is it to obtain wisdom than gold! and to obtain understanding is preferable to silver!
Mejor es adquirir sabiduría que oro preciado; y adquirir inteligencia vale más que la plata.
17 The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he preserveth his soul that watcheth his way.
El camino de los rectos es apartarse del mal: su alma guarda, el que guarda su camino.
18 Before downfall [goeth] pride, and before stumbling, haughtiness of spirit.
Antes del quebrantamiento es la soberbia; y antes de la caída, la altivez de espíritu.
19 Better is it to be of a humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide spoil with the proud.
Mejor es abajar el espíritu con los humildes, que partir despojos con los soberbios.
20 He that reflecteth on a matter wisely will find happiness; and whoso trusteth in the Lord—happiness attend him!
El entendido en la palabra, hallará el bien; y el que confía en Jehová, bienaventurado él.
21 The wise in heart is called a man of understanding; and the sweetness of the lips increaseth information.
El sabio de entendimiento es llamado entendido; y la dulzura de labios aumentará la doctrina.
22 Intelligence is a source of life unto its possessor; but the correction of fools is folly.
Manadero de vida es el entendimiento al que le posee: mas la erudición de los insensatos es locura.
23 The heart of the wise maketh his mouth intelligent, and upon his lips he increaseth information.
El corazón del sabio hace prudente su boca; y con sus labios aumenta la doctrina.
24 [Like] the droppings of honey are pleasant sayings, sweet to the soul, and healing to the bones.
Panal de miel son las hablas suaves, suavidad al alma, y medicina a los huesos.
25 There is many a way which seemeth even before a man, but its end are the ways unto death.
Hay camino que es derecho al parecer del hombre: mas su salida son caminos de muerte.
26 The desire of the laborer laboreth for him; for his mouth imposeth it on him.
El alma del que trabaja, trabaja para sí; porque su boca le constriñe.
27 An ungodly man diggeth up mischief, and on his lips there is as it were a scathing fire.
El hombre perverso cava en busca del mal; y en sus labios es como llama de fuego.
28 A perverse man scattereth strife; and a whisperer separateth confident friends.
El hombre perverso levanta contienda; y el chismoso aparta los príncipes.
29 The man of violence misleadeth his neighbor, and maketh him go on a way which is not good.
El hombre malo lisonjea a su prójimo; y le hace caminar por el camino no bueno:
30 He shutteth his eyes to devise perverse things: when he compresseth his lips then hath he fully resolved on evil.
Cierra sus ojos para pensar perversidades: mueve sus labios, efectúa el mal.
31 An ornamental crown is the hoary head, on the way of righteousness can it be found.
Corona de honra es la vejez: en el camino de justicia se hallará.
32 One that is slow to anger is better than a hero; and he that ruleth his spirit, than the conqueror of a city.
Mejor es el que tarde se aira, que el fuerte; y el que se enseñorea de su espíritu, que el que toma una ciudad.
33 In the lap the lot is cast: but from the Lord cometh the whole of its decision.
La suerte se echa en el seno: mas de Jehová es todo su juicio.
