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Proverbs 29 Majority 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
8 Mockers inflame a city, but the wise turn away anger.
8 Los hombres escarnecedores enlazan la ciudad: mas los sabios apartan la ira.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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