Proverbs 28
1 Every wicked fleeth when no man pursueth; but the righteous are like the confident young lion.
Huye el impío sin que nadie lo persiga, Pero como león está confiado el justo.
2 When there is transgression in a land, it hath many for its princes; but under a man of understanding and knowledge [its] prosperity will long continue.
Por la rebelión de la tierra sus jefes son muchos, Pero por el hombre entendido y sabio permanece estable.
3 A poor man that oppresseth the indigent is like a sweeping rain which bringeth no bread.
El hombre pobre que explota a los indigentes Es como lluvia torrencial que no deja pan.
4 They that forsake the law praise the wicked; but such as observe the law contend with them.
Los que abandonan la Ley alaban al impío. Los que la guardan contienden con ellos.
5 Bad men understand not justice; but they that seek the Lord understand all things.
Los perversos no entienden la justicia, Pero el que busca a Yavé lo entiende todo.
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 anda en su integridad, Que rico de caminos torcidos.
7 Whoso keepeth the law is an intelligent son; but he that is a companion of gluttons bringeth dishonor on his father.
El que observa la Ley es hijo inteligente, El que se reúne con glotones avergüenza a su padre.
8 He that increaseth his wealth by interest and usury will gather it for him that will be kind to the poor.
El que aumenta su fortuna con interés y usura Acumula para el que se compadece de los pobres.
9 When one turneth away his ear so as not to listen to the law, even his prayer becometh an abomination.
Al que aparta su oído para no oír la Ley, Aun su oración es una repugnancia.
10 Whoso causeth the upright to go astray on an evil way, will surely fall into his own ditch; but the men of integrity will inherit what is good.
El que extravía al recto por el mal camino Caerá en su propia fosa, Pero los íntegros heredarán el bien.
11 The rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the indigent that hath understanding can search him through.
El hombre rico es sabio en su propia opinión, Pero el entendido pobre lo escudriña.
12 When the righteous exult, there is great splendor; but when the wicked rise up, a man hath to be sought for.
Cuando triunfa el justo hay gran esplendor, Cuando se yerguen los impíos, los hombres se esconden.
13 He that concealeth his transgressions will not prosper; but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them will obtain mercy.
El que encubre sus pecados no prosperará, Pero el que los confiesa y se aparta alcanzará misericordia.
14 Happy is the man that always dreadeth [to do evil]; but he that hardeneth his heart will fall into unhappiness.
¡Inmensamente feliz es el hombre que teme siempre! Pero el que endurece su corazón caerá en la desgracia.
15 As a roaring lion, and a greedy bear, so is a wicked ruler over an indigent people.
León rugiente y oso hambriento, Es el gobernante impío sobre un pueblo pobre.
16 The prince that is void of understanding is also a great oppressor; [but] he that hateth unjust gain will prolong his days.
El gobernante falto de entendimiento aumenta la extorsión, Pero el que aborrece la avaricia alargará sus días.
17 A man oppressed by the load of having shed human blood will flee even to the pit: let no man hold him.
El hombre culpable de homicidio hacia la fosa huye. ¡Nadie lo detenga!
18 Whoso walketh in integrity will be saved; but he that walketh perversely on two paths, will fall on one.
El que anda en integridad será librado, Pero el que oscila entre dos caminos caerá de repente.
19 He that tilleth his ground will have plenty of bread; but he that runneth after idle persons will have enough of poverty.
El que labra su tierra se saciará de pan, Pero el que persigue vanidades se hartará de pobreza.
20 A faithful man will abound with blessings; but he that maketh haste to be rich will not go unpunished.
El hombre leal tendrá muchas bendiciones, Pero el que se apresura a enriquecerse no quedará impune.
21 To have respect to persons is not good; because even for a piece of bread will a man transgress.
Hacer acepción de personas no es bueno, Pero, ¡hasta por un bocado de pan puede transgredir un hombre!
22 He that is eager for wealth is a man of an evil eye, and he knoweth not that want will come upon him.
El hombre de mirada desleal se afana por enriquecer, Y no sabe que lo alcanzará la miseria.
23 He that reproveth a man after [my example] will obtain more grace than he that flattereth with the tongue.
El que reprende al hombre hallará mayor gracia Que el de boca lisonjera.
24 Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, it is no transgression, —the same is a companion of a destroyer.
El que roba a padre o madre y dice que no es pecado, Es compañero del destructor.
25 He that hath an insatiable desire stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the Lord will be abundantly gratified.
El arrogante suscita contiendas, Pero el que confía en Yavé prosperará.
26 He that trusteth in his own sense is a fool; but whoso walketh in wisdom, will ever escape.
El que confía en su propio corazón es un necio, Pero el que anda en sabiduría será librado.
27 He that giveth unto the poor will not have any want; but he that hideth his eyes will have an abundance of curses.
El que da al pobre no tendrá necesidad, Pero el que aparta de él sus ojos tendrá muchas maldiciones.
28 When the wicked rise, men conceal themselves; but when they perish, the righteous increase.
Cuando se levantan los perversos, los hombres se esconden, Pero cuando perecen, aumentan los justos.
