Proverbs · Geneva Bible (1599)
Proverbs 29 Geneva Bible (1599)
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- Original 16th-century spelling.
1 A man that hardeneth his necke when he is rebuked, shall suddenly be destroyed and can not be cured.
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 are in authoritie, the people reioyce: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people sigh.
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 that loueth wisdome, reioyceth his father: but he that feedeth harlots, wasteth his substance.
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 A King by iudgement mainteineth ye countrey: but a man receiuing giftes, destroyeth 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 that flattereth his neighbour, spreadeth a net for his steps.
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 In the transgression of an euill man is his snare: but the righteous doeth sing and reioyce.
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 knoweth the cause of the poore: but the wicked regardeth not knowledge.
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 Scornefull men bring a citie into a snare: but wise men turne away wrath.
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 contend with a foolish man, whether he be angry or laugh, there is no rest.
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 Bloodie men hate him that is vpright: but the iust haue care of his soule.
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 foole powreth out all his minde: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterward.
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 Of a prince that hearkeneth to lyes, all his seruants are 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 poore and the vsurer meete together, and the Lord lighteneth both their eyes.
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 that iudgeth the poore in trueth, his throne shalbe established for euer.
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 The rodde and correction giue wisdome: but a childe set a libertie, maketh his mother ashamed.
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 are increased, transgression increaseth: but ye righteous shall see their fall.
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 Correct thy sonne and he will giue thee rest, and will giue pleasures to thy soule.
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 decay: but he that keepeth the Lawe, is blessed.
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 seruant will not be chastised with words: though he vnderstand, yet he will not answere.
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 Seest thou a man hastie in his matters? there is more hope of a foole, then of 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 He that delicately bringeth vp his seruant from youth, at length he will be euen as his sone.
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 angrie man stirreth vp strife, and a furious man aboundeth 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 The pride of a man shall bring him lowe: but the humble in spirit shall enioy glory.
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 He that is partner with a thiefe, hateth his owne soule: he heareth cursing, and declareth it not.
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 feare of man bringeth a snare: but he that trusteth in the Lord, shalbe exalted.
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 doe seeke the face of the ruler: but euery mans iudgement commeth 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 A wicked man is abomination to the iust, and he that is vpright in his way, is abomination 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.
Cross references (26)
Related passages for each verse, from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge as collected and ranked by readers at OpenBible.info.
- 1 Proverbs 6:15; Proverbs 1:24–31; Proverbs 28:18; 1 Samuel 2:25; Zechariah 7:11–14
- 2 Proverbs 28:12; Proverbs 11:10; Proverbs 28:28; Esther 8:15; Ecclesiastes 10:5
- 3 Proverbs 27:11; Proverbs 15:20; Proverbs 10:1; Luke 15:30; Proverbs 28:7
- 4 Proverbs 29:14; Proverbs 20:8; Daniel 11:20; Micah 7:3; 2 Chronicles 9:8
- 5 Proverbs 26:24–25; Psalm 5:9; Hosea 5:1; Job 17:5; Psalm 12:2
- 6 Exodus 15:1; Ecclesiastes 9:12; 2 Timothy 2:26; Job 18:7–10; Psalm 132:16
- 7 Job 29:16; Psalm 41:1; Proverbs 21:13; Proverbs 31:8–9; Galatians 6:1
- 8 Proverbs 11:11; Jeremiah 15:1; Proverbs 16:14; James 5:15–18; James 3:5–6
- 9 Proverbs 26:4; Ecclesiastes 10:13; Matthew 7:6; Matthew 11:17–19
- 10 1 John 3:12–13; John 15:18–19; Genesis 4:5–8; 1 Samuel 22:11–23; 1 Samuel 20:31–33
- 11 Proverbs 19:11; Proverbs 12:16; Micah 7:5; Amos 5:13; Proverbs 12:23
- 12 Proverbs 20:8; 1 Samuel 22:8–23; Psalm 101:5–7; 2 Kings 10:6–7; Psalm 52:2–4
- 13 Matthew 5:45; Proverbs 22:2; Psalm 13:3; Ephesians 2:1; Leviticus 25:35–37
- 14 Proverbs 16:12; Isaiah 11:4; Proverbs 20:28; Proverbs 29:4; Psalm 72:2–4
- 15 Proverbs 10:1; Proverbs 17:25; Proverbs 29:17; Proverbs 13:24; Proverbs 22:15
- 16 Psalm 37:34; Psalm 37:36; Psalm 92:11; Psalm 58:10; Psalm 91:8
- 17 Proverbs 29:15; Proverbs 10:1; Proverbs 23:13–14; Proverbs 13:24; Proverbs 22:15
- 18 James 1:25; Luke 11:28; Hosea 4:6; John 13:17; Psalm 1:1–2
- 19 Job 19:16; Proverbs 26:3; Proverbs 30:22
- 20 James 1:19; Proverbs 26:12; Proverbs 14:29; Ecclesiastes 5:2; Proverbs 29:11
- 22 Proverbs 15:18; Proverbs 17:19; Proverbs 26:21; Proverbs 14:17; Proverbs 22:24
- 23 Matthew 23:12; Luke 14:11; Proverbs 11:2; Isaiah 66:2; James 4:6–10
- 24 Leviticus 5:1; Proverbs 8:36; Proverbs 1:11–19; Isaiah 1:23; Psalm 50:18–22
- 25 Psalm 118:8; Luke 12:4; Proverbs 18:10; Psalm 91:14; Proverbs 16:20
- 26 Proverbs 19:6; Psalm 20:9; Proverbs 19:21; Isaiah 46:9–11; Psalm 62:12
- 27 1 John 3:13; Psalm 139:21; John 15:17–19; John 15:23; John 7:7
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