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Proverbs 13 Unlocked Literal Bible
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1 A wise son hears his father's instruction, but a mocker will not listen to rebuke.
1 EL hijo sabio [toma] el consejo del padre: mas el burlador no escucha las reprensiones.
2 From the fruit of his mouth a person enjoys good things, but the appetite of the treacherous is for violence.
2 Del fruto de su boca el hombre comerá bien: mas el alma de los prevaricadores [hallará] mal.
3 The one who guards his mouth protects his life, but the one who opens wide his lips will ruin himself.
3 El que guarda su boca guarda su alma: mas el que mucho abre sus labios tendrá calamidad.
4 The appetite of lazy people craves but gets nothing, but the appetite of diligent people will be richly satisfied.
4 Desea, y nada [alcanza] el alma del perezoso: mas el alma de los diligentes será engordada.
5 The righteous person hates lies, but a wicked person makes himself repugnant, and he does what is shameful.
5 El justo aborrece la palabra de mentira: mas el impío se hace odioso é infame.
6 Righteousness protects those who are faultless in their path, but wickedness turns away those who commit sin.
6 La justicia guarda al de perfecto camino: mas la impiedad trastornará al pecador.
7 There is someone who enriches himself, but has nothing at all, and there is someone who gives everything away, yet is truly wealthy.
7 Hay quienes se hacen ricos, y no tienen nada: y hay quienes se hacen pobres, y tienen muchas riquezas.
8 The ransom of a rich man's life is his wealth, but a poor person does not hear a threat.
8 La redención de la vida del hombre son sus riquezas: pero el pobre no oye censuras.
9 The light of righteous people rejoices, but the lamp of wicked people will be put out.
9 La luz de los justos se alegrará: mas apagaráse la lámpara de los impíos.
10 Pride only breeds conflict, but for those who listen to good advice there is wisdom.
10 Ciertamente la soberbia parirá contienda: mas con los avisados es la sabiduría.
11 Wealth dwindles away when there is too much vanity, but the one who makes money by working with his hand will make his money grow.
11 Disminuiránse las riquezas de vanidad: empero multiplicará el que allega con su mano.
12 When hope is postponed, it breaks the heart, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life.
12 La esperanza que se prolonga, es tormento del corazón: mas árbol de vida es el deseo cumplido.
13 Whoever despises instruction brings destruction on himself, but he who respects the commandment will be rewarded.
13 El que menosprecia la palabra, perecerá por ello: mas el que teme el mandamiento, será recompensado.
14 The teaching of a wise person is a fountain of life, turning you away from the snares of death.
14 La ley del sabio es manantial de vida, para apartarse de los lazos de la muerte.
15 Good insight wins favor, but the way of the treacherous is never-ending.
15 El buen entendimiento conciliará gracia: mas el camino de los prevaricadores es duro.
16 Prudent people act out of knowledge in every decision, but a fool parades his folly.
16 Todo hombre cuerdo obra con sabiduría: mas el necio manifestará necedad.
17 A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a faithful envoy brings reconciliation.
17 El mal mensajero caerá en mal: mas el mensajero fiel es medicina.
18 The one who ignores instruction will have poverty and shame, but honor will come to him who learns from correction.
18 Pobreza y vergüenza tendrá el que menosprecia el consejo: mas el que guarda la corrección, será honrado.
19 A longing realized is sweet to the appetite, but fools hate to turn away from evil.
19 El deseo cumplido deleita el alma: pero apartarse del mal es abominación á los necios.
20 Walk with wise people and you will be wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm.
20 El que anda con los sabios, sabio será; mas el que se allega á los necios, será quebrantado.
21 Disaster runs after sinners, but righteous people are rewarded with good.
21 Mal perseguirá á los pecadores: mas á los justos les será bien retribuído.
22 A good person leaves an inheritance for his grandchildren, but a sinner's wealth is stored up for the righteous person.
22 El bueno dejará herederos á los hijos de los hijos; y el haber del pecador, para el justo está guardado.
23 An unplowed field owned by the poor could produce much food, but it is swept away by injustice.
23 En el barbecho de los pobres [hay] mucho pan: mas piérdese por falta de juicio.
24 The one who does not discipline his son hates him, but one who loves his son is careful to instruct him.
24 El que detiene el castigo, á su hijo aborrece: mas el que lo ama, madruga á castigarlo.
25 The righteous person eats until he satisfies his appetite, but the stomach of the wicked is always hungry.
25 El justo come hasta saciar su alma: mas el vientre de los impíos tendrá necesidad.
Cross references (25)
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- 1 Proverbs 15:5; Proverbs 9:7–8; Proverbs 15:20; Proverbs 4:1–14; Proverbs 10:1
- 2 Proverbs 12:14; Proverbs 18:20; Proverbs 10:11; Psalm 140:11; Proverbs 1:31
- 3 Proverbs 21:23; Proverbs 18:21; Proverbs 18:7; James 3:2–12; Matthew 12:36–37
- 4 Proverbs 12:24; Proverbs 12:11; 2 Peter 1:5–11; Proverbs 10:4; Proverbs 2:2–9
- 5 Colossians 3:9; Psalm 119:163; Ephesians 4:25; Ezekiel 36:31; Ezekiel 20:43
- 6 Proverbs 11:3; Proverbs 11:5–6; Psalm 25:21; Psalm 140:11; Proverbs 21:12
- 7 Revelation 3:17; Luke 18:11–14; Proverbs 11:24; Proverbs 12:9; 2 Corinthians 6:10
- 8 Matthew 16:26; 1 Peter 1:18–19; 2 Kings 24:14; Psalm 49:6–10; 2 Kings 25:12
- 9 Proverbs 24:20; Proverbs 4:18; Proverbs 20:20; Psalm 97:11; Psalm 112:4
- 10 Proverbs 19:20; Proverbs 12:15–16; Proverbs 17:14; 1 Timothy 6:4; James 4:1
- 11 Proverbs 20:21; Proverbs 10:2; James 5:1–5; Proverbs 28:8; Proverbs 27:23–27
- 12 John 16:22; Proverbs 13:19; Psalm 119:81–83; Psalm 17:15; Proverbs 11:30
- 13 Numbers 15:31; 2 Chronicles 36:16; Psalm 119:165; 2 John 8; Ezekiel 20:16
- 14 Proverbs 14:27; Proverbs 10:11; Psalm 18:5; 2 Samuel 22:6–7; Psalm 116:3
- 15 Jeremiah 2:19; Proverbs 4:19; Proverbs 15:10; Romans 6:21; Psalm 95:9–11
- 16 Proverbs 15:2; Proverbs 12:22–23; Ephesians 5:17; Isaiah 52:13; Ecclesiastes 10:3
- 17 Proverbs 25:13; 2 Corinthians 5:20; 1 Corinthians 4:2; 1 Timothy 1:12; Ezekiel 33:7–8
- 18 Proverbs 15:5; Proverbs 15:31–32; Proverbs 12:1; Proverbs 13:13; Proverbs 25:12
- 19 Proverbs 13:12; Revelation 7:14–17; Proverbs 29:27; 2 Timothy 2:19; Proverbs 16:17
- 20 1 Corinthians 15:33–34; Proverbs 15:31; Proverbs 9:6; 2 Corinthians 6:14–18; Psalm 119:63
- 21 Psalm 32:10; Isaiah 3:10–11; Proverbs 13:13; Romans 2:7–10; Genesis 4:7
- 22 Ecclesiastes 2:26; Job 27:16–17; Proverbs 28:8; Psalm 37:25; Psalm 112:2
- 23 Proverbs 12:11; Proverbs 28:19; Ecclesiastes 5:9; Psalm 112:5; Ecclesiastes 8:5–6
- 24 Proverbs 29:17; Proverbs 23:13–14; Proverbs 29:15; Proverbs 19:18; Hebrews 12:6–8
- 25 Psalm 34:10; Proverbs 10:3; Hebrews 13:5; 1 Timothy 4:8; Deuteronomy 32:24
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