Proverbs 29 Berean Standard Bible

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1 A man who remains stiff-necked after much reproof will suddenly be shattered beyond recovery.

1 EL hombre que reprendido endurece la cerviz, de repente será quebrantado; ni habrá [para él] medicina.

1 He who is often rebuked and stiffens his neck will be destroyed suddenly, with no remedy.

2 When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.

2 Cuando los justos dominan, el pueblo se alegra: mas cuando domina el impío, el pueblo gime.

2 When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan.

3 A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.

3 El hombre que ama la sabiduría, alegra á su padre: mas el que mantiene rameras, perderá la hacienda.

3 Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father; but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.

4 By justice a king brings stability to the land, but a man who exacts tribute demolishes it.

4 El rey con el juicio afirma la tierra: mas el hombre de presentes la destruirá.

4 The king by justice makes the land stable, but he who takes bribes tears it down.

5 A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.

5 El hombre que lisonjea á su prójimo, red tiende delante de sus pasos.

5 A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.

6 An evil man is caught by his own sin, but a righteous one sings and rejoices.

6 En la prevaricación del hombre malo hay lazo: mas el justo cantará y se alegrará.

6 An evil man is snared by his sin, but the righteous can sing and be glad.

7 The righteous consider the cause of the poor, but the wicked have no regard for such concerns.

7 Conoce el justo la causa de los pobres: [mas] el impío no entiende sabiduría.

7 The righteous care about justice for the poor. The wicked aren’t concerned about knowledge.

8 Mockers inflame a city, but the wise turn away anger.

8 Los hombres escarnecedores enlazan la ciudad: mas los sabios apartan la ira.

8 Mockers stir up a city, but wise men turn away anger.

9 If a wise man goes to court with a fool, there will be raving and laughing with no resolution.

9 Si el hombre sabio contendiere con el necio, que se enoje ó que se ría, no tendrá reposo.

9 If a wise man goes to court with a foolish man, the fool rages or scoffs, and there is no peace.

10 Men of bloodshed hate a blameless man, but the upright care for his life.

10 Los hombres sanguinarios aborrecen al perfecto: mas los rectos buscan su contentamiento.

10 The bloodthirsty hate a man of integrity; and they seek the life of the upright.

11 A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man holds it back.

11 El necio da suelta á todo su espíritu; mas el sabio al fin le sosiega.

11 A fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control.

12 If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials will be wicked.

12 Del señor que escucha la palabra mentirosa, todos sus ministros son impíos.

12 If a ruler listens to lies, all of his officials are wicked.

13 The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives light to the eyes of both.

13 El pobre y el usurero se encontraron: Jehová alumbra los ojos de ambos.

13 The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: Yahweh gives sight to the eyes of both.

14 A king who judges the poor with fairness— his throne will be established forever.

14 El rey que juzga con verdad á los pobres, su trono será firme para siempre.

14 The king who fairly judges the poor, his throne shall be established forever.

15 A rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.

15 La vara y la corrección dan sabiduría: mas el muchacho consentido avergonzará á su madre.

15 The rod of correction gives wisdom, but a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.

16 When the wicked thrive, rebellion increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.

16 Cuando los impíos son muchos, mucha es la prevaricación; mas los justos verán la ruina de ellos.

16 When the wicked increase, sin increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.

17 Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will bring delight to your soul.

17 Corrige á tu hijo, y te dará descanso, y dará deleite á tu alma.

17 Correct your son, and he will give you peace; yes, he will bring delight to your soul.

18 Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint; but blessed is he who keeps the Law.

18 Sin profecía el pueblo será disipado: mas el que guarda la ley, bienaventurado él.

18 Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; but one who keeps the law is blessed.

19 A servant cannot be corrected by words alone; though he understands, he will not respond.

19 El siervo no se corregirá con palabras: porque entiende, mas no corresponde.

19 A servant can’t be corrected by words. Though he understands, yet he will not respond.

20 Do you see a man who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

20 ¿Has visto hombre ligero en sus palabras? más esperanza hay del necio que de él.

20 Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

21 A servant pampered from his youth will bring grief in the end.

21 El que regala á su siervo desde su niñez, á la postre será su hijo.

21 He who pampers his servant from youth will have him become a son in the end.

22 An angry man stirs up dissension, and a hot-tempered man abounds in transgression.

22 El hombre iracundo levanta contiendas; y el furioso muchas veces peca.

22 An angry man stirs up strife, and a wrathful man abounds in sin.

23 A man’s pride will bring him low, but a humble spirit will obtain honor.

23 La soberbia del hombre le abate; pero al humilde de espíritu sustenta la honra.

23 A man’s pride brings him low, but one of lowly spirit gains honor.

24 A partner to a thief hates his own soul; he receives the oath, but does not testify.

24 El aparcero del ladrón aborrece su vida; oirá maldiciones, y no [lo] denunciará.

24 Whoever is an accomplice of a thief is an enemy of his own soul. He takes an oath, but dares not testify.

25 The fear of man is a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is set securely on high.

25 El temor del hombre pondrá lazo: mas el que confía en Jehová será levantado.

25 The fear of man proves to be a snare, but whoever puts his trust in Yahweh is kept safe.

26 Many seek the ruler’s favor, but a man receives justice from the LORD.

26 Muchos buscan el favor del príncipe: mas de Jehová [viene] el juicio de cada uno.

26 Many seek the ruler’s favor, but a man’s justice comes from Yahweh.

27 An unjust man is detestable to the righteous, and one whose way is upright is detestable to the wicked.

27 Abominación es á los justos el hombre inicuo; y abominación es al impío el de rectos caminos.

27 A dishonest man detests the righteous, and the upright in their ways detest the wicked.

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