Proverbs 29
1 A man that, having received many admonitions, still hardeneth his neck, will suddenly be broken, and this without remedy.
El hombre que reprendido endurece la cerviz, de repente será quebrantado: ni habrá para él medicina.
2 When the righteous are in authority, the people will rejoice; but when the wicked beareth rule, the people groan.
Cuando los justos dominan, el pueblo se alegra: mas cuando domina el impío, el pueblo gime.
3 The man that loveth wisdom causeth his father to rejoice; but he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth [his] wealth.
El hombre que ama la sabiduría, alegra a su padre: mas el que da de comer a rameras, perderá la hacienda.
4 A king will through the exercise of justice establish [the welfare of] a land; but one that loveth 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 neighbor spreadeth a net for his steps.
El hombre que lisonjea a su prójimo, red tiende delante de sus pasos.
6 In the transgression of a man there is an evil snare: but the righteous ever singeth and rejoiceth.
Por la prevaricación del hombre malo hay lazo: mas el justo cantará, y se alegrará.
7 The righteous considereth the cause of the indigent: but the wicked will not understand the knowledge [of justice].
Conoce el justo el derecho de los pobres: mas el impío no entiende sabiduría.
8 Scornful men will kindle [confusion] in a town; but the wise turn away wrath.
Los hombres burladores enlazan la ciudad: mas los sabios apartan el furor.
9 If a wise man contend with a foolish man, whether he be angry or whether he laugh, [he will have] no rest.
Si el hombre sabio contendiere con el insensato, que se enoje, o que se ría, no tendrá reposo.
10 Men of blood hate the guiltless one; but the upright seek [to preserve] his life.
Los hombres sangrientos aborrecen al perfecto: mas los rectos buscan su contentamiento.
11 A fool uttereth all his mind; but the wise holdeth it back.
Todo su espíritu echa fuera el insensato: mas el sabio al fin le sosiega.
12 If a ruler listen to the word of falsehood, all his servants become wicked.
Del señor que escucha la palabra mentirosa, todos sus criados son impíos.
13 The poor and the man of exactions meet together: the Lord enlighteneth the eyes of both of them.
El pobre y el usurero se encontraron: Jehová alumbra los ojos de ambos.
14 When a king judgeth in truth the indigent, his throne shall stand firmly for ever.
El rey que juzga con verdad a los pobres, su trono será firme para siempre.
15 The rod and reproof impart wisdom; but a lad abandoned to himself bringeth shame on his mother.
La vara y la corrección dan sabiduría: mas el muchacho suelto avergonzará a su madre.
16 With the increase of the wicked transgression increaseth; but the righteous shall yet look on their downfall.
Cuando los impíos son muchos, mucha es la prevaricación: mas los justos verán su ruina.
17 Correct thy son, and he will procure 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 Without a prophetic vision a people become unruly; but when it observeth the law, then will it be happy.
Sin profecía el pueblo será disipado: mas el que guarda la ley, bienaventurado él.
19 Not with words [alone] can a servant be corrected; for though he understand, there will be no response.
El siervo no será castigado con palabras; porque entiende, y no responde.
20 Seest then 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 If one rear his servant delicately from his youth, then will he at length become as [his] son.
El que regala a su siervo desde su niñez, a la postre será su hijo.
22 A man of anger stirreth up strife; and a man of fury aboundeth in transgression.
El hombre enojoso levanta contiendas; y el furioso muchas veces peca.
23 The pride of a man will humble him; but the humble in spirit will attain to honor.
La soberbia del hombre le abate; y al humilde de espíritu sustenta la honra.
24 Whoso divideth with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth the adjuration and dareth not to tell.
El compañero del ladrón aborrece su vida; oirá maldiciones, y no le denunciará.
25 The dread of man bringeth a snare; but whoso putteth his trust in the Lord will be upheld in safety.
El temor del hombre pondrá lazo: mas el que confía en Jehová será levantado.
26 Many seek the favor of a ruler; but from the Lord cometh justice for man.
Muchos buscan el favor del príncipe: mas el juicio de cada uno de Jehová es.
27 An abomination of the righteous is an unjust man: and an abomination of the wicked is one who is upright in [his] way.
Abominación es a los justos el hombre inicuo: mas abominación es al impío el de rectos caminos.
