Proverbs · Bible in Simple Spanish (2026)
Proverbs 21 Bible in Simple Spanish (2026)
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1 El corazón del rey está en manos del Señor como corrientes de agua; él lo dirige hacia donde quiere.
1 The king’s heart is in Yahweh’s hand like the watercourses. He turns it wherever he desires.
2 A cada uno le parece recto su camino, pero el Señor prueba los corazones.
2 Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but Yahweh weighs the hearts.
3 Hacer lo recto y verdadero agrada más al Señor que una ofrenda.
3 To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to Yahweh than sacrifice.
4 La mirada altiva y el corazón orgulloso son la lámpara de los malvados: son pecado.
4 A high look and a proud heart, the lamp of the wicked, is sin.
5 Los planes del trabajador diligente solo producen riquezas, pero quien actúa con demasiada prisa solo llega a la necesidad.
5 The plans of the diligent surely lead to profit; and everyone who is hasty surely rushes to poverty.
6 Quien acumula riquezas con mentiras persigue algo que es solo un soplo y busca la muerte.
6 Getting treasures by a lying tongue is a fleeting vapor for those who seek death.
7 La violencia arrastrará a los malvados, porque no quieren hacer lo recto.
7 The violence of the wicked will drive them away, because they refuse to do what is right.
8 Quien está lleno de delitos sigue un camino torcido, pero quien tiene el corazón limpio actúa con rectitud.
8 The way of the guilty is devious, but the conduct of the innocent is upright.
9 Es mejor vivir en un rincón de la azotea que en una casa amplia con una mujer de palabras amargas.
9 It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop than to share a house with a contentious woman.
10 El malvado solo desea el mal; no tiene bondad para con su vecino.
10 The soul of the wicked desires evil; his neighbor finds no mercy in his eyes.
11 Cuando el orgulloso recibe castigo, el inexperto aprende sabiduría; al observar al sabio, adquiere conocimiento.
11 When the mocker is punished, the simple gains wisdom. When the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.
12 El Justo observa la casa del malvado y deja que los pecadores sean derribados hasta su destrucción.
12 The Righteous One considers the house of the wicked, and brings the wicked to ruin.
13 Quien cierra los oídos al grito del pobre tampoco recibirá respuesta cuando pida ayuda.
13 Whoever stops his ears at the cry of the poor, he will also cry out, but shall not be heard.
14 Un regalo secreto calma la ira, y el dinero entre los pliegues de la ropa calma un enojo ardiente.
14 A gift in secret pacifies anger, and a bribe in the cloak, strong wrath.
15 Hacer lo recto alegra al bueno, pero destruye a quienes hacen el mal.
15 It is joy to the righteous to do justice; but it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity.
16 Quien se aparta del camino del conocimiento descansará entre los muertos.
16 The man who wanders out of the way of understanding shall rest in the assembly of the departed spirits.
17 Quien ama el placer será pobre; quien ama el vino y el aceite no se hará rico.
17 He who loves pleasure will be a poor man. He who loves wine and oil won’t be rich.
18 El malvado será entregado como precio por la vida del bueno, y el engañador ocupará el lugar del recto.
18 The wicked is a ransom for the righteous, the treacherous for the upright.
19 Es mejor vivir en el desierto que con una mujer de palabras amargas y enojada.
19 It is better to dwell in a desert land, than with a contentious and fretful woman.
20 En la casa del sabio hay un tesoro de gran valor, pero el necio lo desperdicia.
20 There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish man swallows it up.
21 Quien busca la justicia y la misericordia recibe vida, justicia y honor.
21 He who follows after righteousness and kindness finds life, righteousness, and honor.
22 El sabio sube a la ciudad de los fuertes y vence la fortaleza en la que confían.
22 A wise man scales the city of the mighty, and brings down the strength of its confidence.
23 Quien vigila su boca y su lengua protege su alma de los problemas.
23 Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles.
24 Al hombre orgulloso y arrogante se lo llama altivo; actúa llevado por un arrebato de orgullo.
24 The proud and arrogant man—“Scoffer” is his name— he works in the arrogance of pride.
25 El deseo del perezoso lo mata, porque sus manos se niegan a trabajar.
25 The desire of the sluggard kills him, for his hands refuse to labor.
26 El pecador persigue sus deseos todo el día, pero el recto da con generosidad sin retener nada.
26 There are those who covet greedily all day long; but the righteous give and don’t withhold.
27 La ofrenda de los malvados es repugnante; ¡cuánto más si la dan con un propósito malvado!
27 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination— how much more, when he brings it with a wicked mind!
28 El testigo falso será destruido, pero quien escucha podrá seguir hablando.
28 A false witness will perish. A man who listens speaks to eternity.
29 El malvado endurece su rostro, pero el recto piensa en su camino.
29 A wicked man hardens his face; but as for the upright, he establishes his ways.
30 Ni la sabiduría, ni el conocimiento, ni los buenos consejos sirven contra el Señor.
30 There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against Yahweh.
31 El caballo se prepara para el día de la guerra, pero el poder para vencer viene del Señor.
31 The horse is prepared for the day of battle; but victory is with Yahweh.
Cross references (31)
Related passages for each verse, from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge as collected and ranked by readers at OpenBible.info.
- 1 Proverbs 16:9; Ezra 6:22; Proverbs 20:24; Acts 7:10; Proverbs 16:1
- 2 Proverbs 16:2; Luke 16:15; Proverbs 16:25; Jeremiah 17:10; Proverbs 30:12
- 3 1 Samuel 15:22; Hosea 6:6; Proverbs 15:8; Micah 6:6–8; Mark 12:33
- 4 Proverbs 6:17; 1 Peter 5:5; Proverbs 8:13; Isaiah 2:17; Luke 18:14
- 5 Proverbs 13:4; Proverbs 10:4; 1 Thessalonians 4:11–12; Proverbs 27:23–27; Ephesians 4:28
- 6 Proverbs 13:11; Proverbs 10:2; Proverbs 20:21; Jeremiah 17:11; Proverbs 8:36
- 7 Proverbs 21:21; Ephesians 5:6; Micah 3:9–12; Zechariah 5:3–4; Proverbs 22:22–23
- 8 1 John 3:3; Daniel 12:10; 1 Peter 1:22–23; Proverbs 2:15; 1 Corinthians 3:3
- 9 Proverbs 19:13; Proverbs 21:19; Proverbs 27:15–16; Proverbs 25:24; Proverbs 12:4
- 10 1 John 2:16; Micah 3:2–3; Proverbs 3:29; Mark 7:21–22; 1 Corinthians 10:6
- 11 Proverbs 19:25; Proverbs 18:15; Proverbs 9:9; Acts 5:5; Proverbs 18:1
- 12 Proverbs 14:11; Psalm 37:35–36; Psalm 107:43; 2 Peter 3:6–7; Proverbs 14:32
- 13 Proverbs 1:28; Proverbs 28:27; Matthew 6:14; James 2:13–16; Matthew 7:2
- 14 Proverbs 19:6; Proverbs 18:16; Proverbs 17:8; Matthew 6:3–4; 1 Samuel 25:35
- 15 Proverbs 10:29; Matthew 7:23; Isaiah 64:5; Ecclesiastes 3:12; Job 29:12–17
- 16 Hebrews 10:38; Psalm 125:5; Hebrews 10:26–27; Zephaniah 1:6; Psalm 49:14
- 17 Proverbs 23:21; 1 Timothy 5:6; 2 Timothy 3:4; Proverbs 5:10–11; Proverbs 21:20
- 18 Proverbs 11:8; Isaiah 43:3–4; Isaiah 53:4–5; 1 Peter 3:18; Isaiah 55:8–9
- 19 Proverbs 21:9; Psalm 55:6–7; Psalm 120:5–6; Jeremiah 9:2
- 20 Matthew 25:3–4; Psalm 112:3; Ecclesiastes 5:19; Proverbs 15:6; Ecclesiastes 7:11
- 21 Matthew 5:6; 1 Corinthians 15:58; Proverbs 22:4; Proverbs 15:9; 1 Timothy 6:11
- 22 Ecclesiastes 7:19; Proverbs 24:5; Ecclesiastes 9:13–18; 2 Samuel 5:6–9; 2 Samuel 20:16–22
- 23 Proverbs 13:3; Proverbs 18:21; Proverbs 17:27–28; James 1:26; Proverbs 12:13
- 24 Psalm 1:1; Ecclesiastes 7:8–9; Matthew 2:16; Proverbs 18:12; Proverbs 1:22
- 25 Proverbs 13:4; Matthew 25:26; Proverbs 19:24; Proverbs 12:24; Proverbs 26:16
- 26 Psalm 37:26; Psalm 112:9; Acts 20:33–35; Ephesians 4:28; Luke 6:30–36
- 27 Isaiah 66:3; Proverbs 15:8; Matthew 23:13; Jeremiah 6:20; Amos 5:21–22
- 28 2 Corinthians 4:13; Proverbs 19:5; Proverbs 19:9; Deuteronomy 19:16–19; Exodus 23:1
- 29 1 Thessalonians 3:11; Haggai 1:7; Proverbs 11:5; Haggai 2:18–19; Ezekiel 18:28
- 30 Acts 5:39; Proverbs 19:21; Jeremiah 9:23; Isaiah 14:27; 1 Corinthians 3:19–20
- 31 Psalm 20:7; Isaiah 31:1; Psalm 33:17–18; Psalm 147:10; Psalm 3:3
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What the Fathers said
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“Commentary” is the opening of a homily or exposition on this chapter (John Chrysostom’s homilies, Augustine’s tractates, sermons and expositions of the Psalms). “Quotes” are sentences where the edition’s own footnotes identify a quotation of a verse here, kept only when the wording matches the verse. Only works whose authorship is not in doubt are used. Psalms follow the Hebrew/English numbering (Augustine numbers them as the Septuagint does: his Psalm 50 is Psalm 51 here).
… end, when he said, "All these are delivered unto me, and to whomsoever I will I give them." For it is not he who has appointed the kingdoms of this world, but God; for "the heart of the king is in the hand of God." And the Word also says by Solomon, "By me kings do reign, and princes administer …
For the waters are fled from the rebuke of God; because "the heart of kings is in the hand of God, He hath bent it whither He would;" He commanded peace to be given by them to the Christians; the authority of the Apostles sprang up and towered high....The waters fled from the rebuke of God.
Read in context · Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, series 1, vol. 8 (1888)
Let each, as he can recall to mind what he hath heard, by mutual conversation stir up the food ye have received, ruminate on what ye have heard, let it not descend in you into the bowels of forgetfulness. Let the treasure to be desired rest upon your lips.
Read in context · Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, series 1, vol. 8 (1888)