Proverbs 28
1 The wicked people run away when no one chases them, but righteous people are as bold as a young lion.
Huye el impío sin que nadie lo persiga; mas el justo está confiado como un leoncillo.
2 Because of the transgression of a land, it has many rulers, but with a man of understanding and knowledge, it will last a long time.
Por la rebelión de la tierra sus príncipes son muchos; mas por el hombre entendido y sabio permanecerá sin mutación.
3 A poor person who oppresses other poor people is like a beating rain that leaves no food.
El hombre pobre y robador de los pobres, es lluvia de avenida que deja sin pan.
4 Those who forsake the law praise wicked people, but those who keep the law fight against them.
Los que dejan la ley, alaban al impío; mas los que la guardan, contenderán con ellos.
5 Evil men do not understand justice, but those who seek Yahweh understand everything.
Los hombres malos no entienden el juicio; mas los que buscan al SEÑOR, entienden todas las cosas.
6 It is better for a poor person who walks in his integrity, than for a rich person who is crooked in his ways.
Mejor es el pobre que camina en su perfección, que el de perversos caminos, aunque sea rico.
7 He who keeps the law is a son who has understanding, but one who is a companion of gluttons shames his father.
El que guarda la ley es hijo prudente; mas el que es compañero de glotones, avergüenza a su padre.
8 The one who makes his fortune by charging too much interest gathers his wealth for another who will have pity on poor people.
El que aumenta sus riquezas con usura y recambio, para que se dé a los pobres las allega.
9 If one turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is detestable.
El que aparta su oído para no oír la ley, su oración también será abominable.
10 Whoever misleads the upright into an evil way will fall into his own pit, but the blameless will have a good inheritance.
El que hace errar a los rectos por el mal camino, el caerá en su misma sima; mas los perfectos heredarán el bien.
11 The rich person may be wise in his own eyes, but a poor person who has understanding will find him out.
El hombre rico es sabio en su opinión; mas el pobre entendido es más sabio que él.
12 When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; but when the wicked arise, people are sought out.
Cuando los justos se alegran, grande es la gloria; mas cuando los impíos son levantados, el hombre cuerdo se esconderá.
13 The one who hides his sins will not prosper, but the one who confesses them and forsakes them will be shown mercy.
El que encubre sus pecados, no prosperará; mas el que los confiesa y se aparta, alcanzará misericordia.
14 The one who always lives with reverence is blessed, but whoever hardens his heart will fall into trouble.
Bienaventurado el hombre que siempre teme a Dios; mas el que endurece su corazón, caerá en mal.
15 Like a roaring lion or a charging bear is a wicked ruler over poor people.
León rugiente y oso hambriento, es el príncipe impío sobre el pueblo pobre.
16 The ruler who lacks understanding is a cruel oppressor, but the one who hates dishonesty will prolong his days.
El príncipe falto de entendimiento multiplicará los agravios; mas el que aborrece la avaricia, prolongará sus días.
17 If a man is guilty because he has shed someone's blood, he will be a fugitive until death and no one will help him.
El hombre que hace violencia con sangre de persona, huirá hasta el sepulcro, y nadie le sustentará.
18 Whoever walks with integrity will be kept safe, but the one whose way is crooked will suddenly fall.
El que camina en integridad, será salvo; mas el de perversos caminos caerá en alguno.
19 The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever follows worthless pursuits will have plenty of poverty.
El que labra su tierra, se saciará de pan; mas el que sigue a los ociosos, se llenará de pobreza.
20 A faithful man will have great blessings, but the one who gets rich quickly will not go unpunished.
El hombre de la verdad tendrá muchas bendiciones; mas el que se apresura a enriquecer, no será absuelto.
21 It is not good to show partiality, but for a piece of bread a man will do wrong.
Tener acepción de personas en el juicio, no es bueno; hasta por un bocado de pan prevaricará el hombre.
22 A stingy man hurries after riches, but he does not know that poverty will come upon him.
Se apresura a ser rico el hombre de mal ojo; y no conoce que le ha de venir pobreza.
23 Whoever disciplines someone, afterward will find more favor from him than from the one who flatters him with his tongue.
El que reprende al hombre, hallará después mayor gracia que el que lisonjea con la lengua.
24 Whoever robs his father and his mother and says, “That is no sin,” he is the companion of the one who destroys.
El que roba a su padre o a su madre, y dice que no es maldad, compañero es del hombre destruidor.
25 A greedy man stirs up conflict, but the one who trusts in Yahweh will prosper.
El altivo de ánimo suscita contiendas; mas el que en el SEÑOR confía, medrará.
26 One who trusts in his own heart is a fool, but whoever walks in wisdom will keep away from danger.
El que confía en su corazón es loco; mas el que camina en sabiduría, será salvo.
27 The one who gives to the poor will lack nothing, but whoever closes his eyes to them will receive many curses.
El que da al pobre, nunca tendrá pobreza; mas el que del pobre aparta sus ojos, tendrá muchas maldiciones.
28 When the wicked arise, people hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous increase.
Cuando los impíos son levantados, el hombre cuerdo se esconderá; mas cuando perecen, los justos se multiplican.
