Proverbios 18
1 El que se desvía busca su propio deseo, Y se enfada contra todo consejo.
Whoever has a will to withdraw from a friend, seeks occasions; he shall be reproached at all times.
2 El necio no se deleita en el entendimiento, Sino solo en exponer lo que piensa.
The foolish do not accept words of prudence, unless you say what is already turning in his heart.
3 Cuando viene la impiedad viene también el desprecio, Y con la deshonra viene la afrenta.
The impious, when he has arrived within the depths of sin, thinks little of it. But ill repute and disgrace follow him.
4 Las palabras de la boca de un hombre son aguas profundas, Torrente caudaloso es la fuente de la sabiduría.
Words from the mouth of a man are deep waters. And the fountain of wisdom is a torrent overflowing.
5 No es bueno mostrar preferencia por el perverso, Para desviar al justo en el juicio.
It is not good to accept the character of the impious, so as to turn away from true judgment.
6 Los labios del necio traen contienda, Y su boca clama por azotes.
The lips of the foolish meddle in disputes. And his mouth provokes conflicts.
7 La boca del necio es su ruina, Y sus labios, trampa para su alma.
The mouth of the foolish is his destruction, and his own lips are the ruin of his soul.
8 Las palabras del chismoso son como delicados manjares Que penetran hasta el fondo de sus órganos internos.
The words of the double-tongued seem simple. And they reach even to the interior of the gut. Fear casts down the lazy, but the souls of the effeminate shall go hungry.
9 El negligente en su obra es hermano del disipador.
Whoever is dissolute and slack in his work is the brother of him who wastes his own works.
10 Torre fuerte es el Nombre de Yavé. A ella corre el justo y está a salvo.
The name of the Lord is a very strong tower. The just one rushes to it, and he shall be exalted.
11 Las riquezas del rico son su ciudad fortificada, Como un alto muro en su imaginación.
The substance of the wealthy is the city of his strength, and it is like a strong wall encircling him.
12 Antes del quebrantamiento el corazón del hombre es altivo, Y antes de la honra está la humildad.
The heart of a man is exalted before it is crushed and humbled before it is glorified.
13 Al que responde antes de escuchar, Le es insensatez y deshonra.
Whoever responds before he listens, demonstrates himself to be foolish and deserving of confusion.
14 El buen ánimo del hombre soporta su enfermedad, Pero el ánimo abatido, ¿quién lo soportará?
The spirit of a man sustains his weakness. Yet who can sustain a spirit that is easily angered?
15 El corazón del entendido adquiere conocimiento, Y conocimiento busca el oído de los sabios.
A prudent heart shall possess knowledge. And the ear of the wise seeks doctrine.
16 El regalo de un hombre le abre camino Y lo conduce a la presencia de los grandes.
A man’s gift expands his way and makes space for him before leaders.
17 El primero que se defiende parece ser justo, Hasta que llega su prójimo y lo investiga.
The just is the first accuser of himself; his friend arrives and shall investigate him.
18 Echar suerte pone fin a la disputa, Y decide entre los poderosos.
Casting a lot suppresses contentions and passes judgment, even among the powerful.
19 El hermano ofendido es más tenaz que ciudad fuerte, Y los litigios, más que los cerrojos de una fortaleza.
A brother who is helped by a brother is like a reinforced city, and judgments are like the bars of cities.
20 Con el fruto de la boca del hombre llenará su estómago. Con el producto de sus labios se saciará.
From the fruit of a man’s mouth shall his belly be filled. And the harvest of his own lips shall satisfy him.
21 La muerte y la vida están en poder de la boca. El que la ama comerá su fruto.
Death and life are in the power of the tongue. Whoever values it shall eat from its fruits.
22 El que halla esposa halla el bien, Y alcanza el favor de Yavé.
He who has found a good wife has found goodness, and he shall draw contentment from the Lord. He who expels a good wife expels goodness. But he who holds on to an adulteress is foolish and impious.
23 El pobre se expresa con súplicas, El rico responde con durezas.
The poor will speak with supplications. And the rich will express themselves roughly.
24 Hay amigos que causan ruina al hombre, Pero hay un amigo más fiel que un hermano.
A man amiable to society shall be more friendly than a brother.
