Proverbios 29
1 El hombre que reprendido endurece la cerviz, de repente será quebrantado: ni habrá para él medicina.
He, that being often reproved hardens his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
2 Cuando los justos dominan, el pueblo se alegra: mas cuando domina el impío, el pueblo gime.
When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked bears rule, the people mourn.
3 El hombre que ama la sabiduría, alegra a su padre: mas el que da de comer a rameras, perderá la hacienda.
Whoever loves wisdom rejoices his father: but he that keeps company with harlots spends his substance.
4 El rey con el juicio afirma la tierra: mas el hombre amigo de presentes, la destruirá.
The king by judgment establishes the land: but he that receives gifts overthrows it.
5 El hombre que lisonjea a su prójimo, red tiende delante de sus pasos.
A man that flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.
6 Por la prevaricación del hombre malo hay lazo: mas el justo cantará, y se alegrará.
In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous does sing and rejoice.
7 Conoce el justo el derecho de los pobres: mas el impío no entiende sabiduría.
The righteous considers the cause of the poor: but the wicked regards not to know it.
8 Los hombres burladores enlazan la ciudad: mas los sabios apartan el furor.
Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.
9 Si el hombre sabio contendiere con el insensato, que se enoje, o que se ría, no tendrá reposo.
If a wise man contends with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.
10 Los hombres sangrientos aborrecen al perfecto: mas los rectos buscan su contentamiento.
The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.
11 Todo su espíritu echa fuera el insensato: mas el sabio al fin le sosiega.
A fool utters all his mind: but a wise man keeps it in till afterwards.
12 Del señor que escucha la palabra mentirosa, todos sus criados son impíos.
If a ruler listen to lies, all his servants are wicked.
13 El pobre y el usurero se encontraron: Jehová alumbra los ojos de ambos.
The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lightens both their eyes.
14 El rey que juzga con verdad a los pobres, su trono será firme para siempre.
The king that faithfully judges the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
15 La vara y la corrección dan sabiduría: mas el muchacho suelto avergonzará a su madre.
The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself brings his mother to shame.
16 Cuando los impíos son muchos, mucha es la prevaricación: mas los justos verán su ruina.
When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increases: but the righteous shall see their fall.
17 Corrige a tu hijo, y darte ha descanso; y dará delicias a tu alma.
Correct your son, and he shall give you rest; yes, he shall give delight to your soul.
18 Sin profecía el pueblo será disipado: mas el que guarda la ley, bienaventurado él.
Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keeps the law, happy is he.
19 El siervo no será castigado con palabras; porque entiende, y no responde.
A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.
20 ¿Has visto hombre ligero en sus palabras? mas esperanza hay del insensato que de él.
See you a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.
21 El que regala a su siervo desde su niñez, a la postre será su hijo.
He that delicately brings up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length.
22 El hombre enojoso levanta contiendas; y el furioso muchas veces peca.
An angry man stirs up strife, and a furious man abounds in transgression.
23 La soberbia del hombre le abate; y al humilde de espíritu sustenta la honra.
A man’s pride shall bring him low: but honor shall uphold the humble in spirit.
24 El compañero del ladrón aborrece su vida; oirá maldiciones, y no le denunciará.
Whoever is partner with a thief hates his own soul: he hears cursing, and denudes it not.
25 El temor del hombre pondrá lazo: mas el que confía en Jehová será levantado.
The fear of man brings a snare: but whoever puts his trust in the LORD shall be safe.
26 Muchos buscan el favor del príncipe: mas el juicio de cada uno de Jehová es.
Many seek the ruler’s favor; but every man’s judgment comes from the LORD.
27 Abominación es a los justos el hombre inicuo: mas abominación es al impío el de rectos caminos.
An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked.
