Proverbios 28
1 HUYE el impío sin que nadie lo persiga: mas el justo está confiado como un leoncillo.
The evil man goes running away when no man is after him, but the upright are without fear, like the lion.
2 Por la rebelión de la tierra sus príncipes son muchos: mas por el hombre entendido y sabio permanecerá sin mutación.
Because of the sin of the land, its troubles are increased; but by a man of wisdom and knowledge they will be put out like a fire.
3 El hombre pobre y robador de los pobres, es lluvia de avenida y sin pan.
A man of wealth who is cruel to the poor is like a violent rain causing destruction of food.
4 Los que dejan la ley, alaban á los impíos: mas los que la guardan, contenderán con ellos.
Those who have no respect for the law give praise to the evil-doer; but such as keep the law are against him.
5 Los hombres malos no entienden el juicio: mas los que buscan á Jehová, entienden todas las cosas.
Evil men have no knowledge of what is right; but those who go after the Lord have knowledge of all things.
6 Mejor es el pobre que camina en su integridad, que el de perversos caminos, y rico.
Better is the poor man whose ways are upright, than the man of wealth whose ways are not straight.
7 El que guarda la ley es hijo prudente: mas el que es compañero de glotones, avergüenza á su padre.
He who keeps the law is a wise son, but he who keeps company with feasters puts shame on his father.
8 El que aumenta sus riquezas con usura y crecido interés, para que se dé á los pobres lo allega.
He who makes his wealth greater by taking interest, only gets it together for him who has pity on the poor.
9 El que aparta su oído para no oir la ley, su oración también es abominable.
As for the man whose ear is turned away from hearing the law, even his prayer is disgusting.
10 El que hace errar á los rectos por el mal camino, él caerá en su misma sima: mas los perfectos heredarán el bien.
Anyone causing the upright to go wandering in an evil way, will himself go down into the hole he has made; but the upright will have good things for their heritage.
11 El hombre rico es sabio en su opinión: mas el pobre entendido lo examinará.
The man of wealth seems to himself to be wise, but the poor man who has sense has a low opinion of him.
12 Cuando los justos se alegran, grande es la gloria; mas cuando los impíos son levantados, es buscado el hombre.
When the upright do well, there is great glory; but when evil-doers are lifted up, men do not let themselves be seen.
13 El que encubre sus pecados, no prosperará: mas el que los confiesa y se aparta, alcanzará misericordia.
He who keeps his sins secret will not do well; but one who is open about them, and gives them up, will get mercy.
14 Bienaventurado el hombre que siempre está temeroso: mas el que endurece su corazón, caerá en mal.
Happy is the man in whom is the fear of the Lord at all times; but he whose heart is hard will come into trouble.
15 León rugiente y oso hambriento, [es] el príncipe impío sobre el pueblo pobre.
Like a loud-voiced lion and a wandering bear, is an evil ruler over a poor people.
16 El príncipe falto de entendimiento multiplicará los agravios: [mas] el que aborrece la avaricia, prolongará sus días.
The prince who has no sense is a cruel ruler; but he who has no desire to get profit for himself will have long life.
17 El hombre que hace violencia con sangre de persona, huirá hasta el sepulcro, y nadie le detendrá.
One who has been the cause of a man's death will go in flight to the underworld: let no man give him help.
18 El que en integridad camina, será salvo; mas el de perversos caminos caerá en alguno.
He whose ways are upright will be safe, but sudden will be the fall of him whose ways are twisted.
19 El que labra su tierra, se hartará de pan: mas el que sigue los ociosos, se hartará de pobreza.
By ploughing his land a man will have bread in full measure; but he who goes after good-for-nothing persons will be poor enough.
20 El hombre de verdad tendrá muchas bendiciones: mas el que se apresura á enriquecer, no será sin culpa.
A man of good faith will have great blessing, but one attempting to get wealth quickly will not go free from punishment.
21 Tener acepción de personas, no es bueno: hasta por un bocado de pan prevaricará el hombre.
It is not good to have respect for a man's position: for a man will do wrong for a bit of bread.
22 Apresúrase á ser rico el hombre de mal ojo; y no conoce que le ha de venir pobreza.
He who is ever desiring wealth goes running after money, and does not see that need will come on him.
23 El que reprende al hombre, hallará después mayor gracia que el que lisonjea con la lengua.
He who says words of protest to a man will later have more approval than one who says smooth words with his tongue.
24 El que roba á su padre ó á su madre, y dice que no es maldad, compañero es del hombre destruidor.
He who takes from his father or his mother what is theirs by right, and says, It is no sin; is the same as a taker of life.
25 El altivo de ánimo suscita contiendas: mas el que en Jehová confía, medrará.
He who is ever desiring profit is a cause of fighting; but he who puts his faith in the Lord will be made fat.
26 El que confía en su corazón es necio; mas el que camina en sabiduría, será salvo.
He whose faith is in himself is foolish; but everyone walking wisely will be kept safe.
27 El que da al pobre, no tendrá pobreza: mas el que aparta sus ojos, tendrá muchas maldiciones.
He who gives to the poor will never be in need, but great curses will be on him who gives no attention to them.
28 Cuando los impíos son levantados, esconderáse el hombre: mas cuando perecen, los justos se multiplican.
When evil-doers are lifted up, men take cover; but when destruction overtakes them, the upright are increased.
