Proverbs 29
1 He who, being often reproved, hardeneth his neck, Shall suddenly be destroyed, 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 powerful, the people rejoice; But when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
Cuando los justos dominan, el pueblo se alegra: mas cuando domina el impío, el pueblo gime.
3 He who loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; But he who is a companion of harlots destroyeth his substance.
El hombre que ama la sabiduría, alegra a su padre: mas el que da de comer a rameras, perderá la hacienda.
4 A king by equity establisheth a land; But he who receiveth gifts overthroweth it.
El rey con el juicio afirma la tierra: mas el hombre amigo de presentes, la destruirá.
5 A man who flattereth his neighbor Spreadeth a net for his feet.
El hombre que lisonjea a su prójimo, red tiende delante de sus pasos.
6 In the transgression of a wicked man there is a snare; But the righteous shall sing and rejoice.
Por la prevaricación del hombre malo hay lazo: mas el justo cantará, y se alegrará.
7 A righteous man careth for the cause of the poor; A wicked man discerneth not knowledge.
Conoce el justo el derecho de los pobres: mas el impío no entiende sabiduría.
8 Scoffers kindle a city into a flame; But wise men pacify wrath.
Los hombres burladores enlazan la ciudad: mas los sabios apartan el furor.
9 If a wise man contend in a cause with a fool, Whether he rage 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 bloodthirsty man hateth the upright; But the righteous seek to preserve his life.
Los hombres sangrientos aborrecen al perfecto: mas los rectos buscan su contentamiento.
11 A fool letteth all his anger come out; But a wise man keepeth it back.
Todo su espíritu echa fuera el insensato: mas el sabio al fin le sosiega.
12 If a ruler listen to words of falsehood, All his servants become 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 judgeth the poor with uprightness, 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 bringeth shame to his mother.
La vara y la corrección dan sabiduría: mas el muchacho suelto avergonzará a su madre.
16 When the wicked are powerful, transgression increaseth; But the righteous shall see their fall.
Cuando los impíos son muchos, mucha es la prevaricación: mas los justos verán su ruina.
17 Chastise thy son, and he will give thee rest; Yea, he will give delight to thy soul.
Corrige a tu hijo, y darte ha descanso; y dará delicias a tu alma.
18 Where there is no vision, the people become unruly; 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, he will not obey.
El siervo no será castigado con palabras; porque entiende, y no responde.
20 Seest thou a man hasty in his words? There is more hope of a fool than of him.
¿Has visto hombre ligero en sus palabras? mas esperanza hay del insensato que de él.
21 He that bringeth up his servant delicately from childhood Shall have him become a son 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 passionate man aboundeth in transgression.
El hombre enojoso levanta contiendas; y el furioso muchas veces peca.
23 A man's pride will bring him low; But he that is of a humble spirit shall obtain honor.
La soberbia del hombre le abate; y al humilde de espíritu sustenta la honra.
24 He who shareth with a thief hateth himself: He heareth the curse, but maketh no discovery.
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 safe.
El temor del hombre pondrá lazo: mas el que confía en Jehová será levantado.
26 Many are they who seek the ruler's favor; But every man's judgment cometh from the LORD.
Muchos buscan el favor del príncipe: mas el juicio de cada uno de Jehová es.
27 As the unjust man is an abomination to the righteous, So the upright in his way is an abomination to the wicked.
Abominación es a los justos el hombre inicuo: mas abominación es al impío el de rectos caminos.
