DRB Douay-Rheims (revisión Challoner), edición estadounidense de 1899 WEB World English Bible (clásica, con deuterocanónicos) 1 He that loveth correction, loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is foolish. 1 EL que ama la corrección ama la sabiduría: mas el que aborrece la reprensión, es ignorante.
1 Whoever loves correction loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid.
2 He that is good, shall draw grace from the Lord: but he that trusteth in his own devices doth wickedly. 2 El bueno alcanzará favor de Jehová: mas él condenará al hombre de malos pensamientos.
2 A good man shall obtain favor from Yahweh, but he will condemn a man of wicked plans.
3 Men shall not be strengthened by wickedness: and the root of the just shall not be moved. 3 El hombre no se afirmará por medio de la impiedad: mas la raíz de los justos no será movida.
3 A man shall not be established by wickedness, but the root of the righteous shall not be moved.
4 A diligent woman is a crown to her husband: and she that doth things worthy of confusion, is a rottenness in his bones. 4 La mujer virtuosa corona es de su marido: mas la mala, como carcoma en sus huesos.
4 A worthy woman is the crown of her husband, but a disgraceful wife is as rottenness in his bones.
5 The thoughts of the just are judgments: and the counsels of the wicked are deceitful. 5 Los pensamientos de los justos son rectitud; [mas] los consejos de los impíos, engaño.
5 The thoughts of the righteous are just, but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.
6 The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood: the mouth of the just shall deliver them. 6 Las palabras de los impíos son para acechar la sangre: mas la boca de los rectos los librará.
6 The words of the wicked are about lying in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them.
7 Turn the wicked, and they shall not be: but the house of the just shall stand firm. 7 [Dios] trastornará á los impíos, y no serán más: mas la casa de los justos permanecerá.
7 The wicked are overthrown, and are no more, but the house of the righteous shall stand.
8 A man shall be known by his learning: but he that is vain and foolish, shall be exposed to contempt. 8 Según su sabiduría es alabado el hombre: mas el perverso de corazón será en menosprecio.
8 A man shall be commended according to his wisdom, but he who has a warped mind shall be despised.
9 Better is the poor man that provideth for himself, than he that is glorious and wanteth bread. 9 Mejor es el que es menospreciado y tiene servidores, que el que se precia, y carece de pan.
9 Better is he who is little known, and has a servant, than he who honors himself and lacks bread.
10 The just regardeth the lives of his beasts: but the bowels of the wicked are cruel. 10 El justo atiende á la vida de su bestia: mas las entrañas de los impíos son crueles.
10 A righteous man respects the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
11 He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that pursueth idleness is very foolish. He that is delighted in passing his time over wine, leaveth a reproach in his strong holds. 11 El que labra su tierra, se hartará de pan: mas el que sigue los vagabundos es falto de entendimiento.
11 He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread, but he who chases fantasies is void of understanding.
12 The desire of the wicked is the fortification of evil men: but the root of the just shall prosper. 12 Desea el impío la red de los malos: mas la raíz de los justos dará [fruto].
12 The wicked desires the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes.
13 For the sins of the lips ruin draweth nigh to the evil mall: but the just shall escape out of distress. 13 El impío es enredado en la prevaricación de sus labios: mas el justo saldrá de la tribulación.
13 An evil man is trapped by sinfulness of lips, but the righteous shall come out of trouble.
14 By the fruit of his own mouth shall a man be filled with good things, and according to the works of his hands it shall be repaid him. 14 El hombre será harto de bien del fruto de su boca: y la paga de las manos del hombre le será dada.
14 A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth. The work of a man’s hands shall be rewarded to him.
15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsels. 15 El camino del necio es derecho en su opinión: mas el que obedece al consejo es sabio.
15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who is wise listens to counsel.
16 A fool immediately sheweth his anger: but he that dissembleth injuries is wise. 16 El necio luego al punto da á conocer su ira: mas el que disimula la injuria es cuerdo.
16 A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.
17 He that speaketh that which he knoweth, sheweth forth justice: but he that lieth, is a deceitful witness. 17 El que habla verdad, declara justicia; mas el testigo mentiroso, engaño.
17 He who is truthful testifies honestly, but a false witness lies.
18 There is that promiseth, and is pricked as it were with a sword of conscience: but the tongue of the wise is health. 18 Hay quienes hablan como [dando] estocadas de espada: mas la lengua de los sabios es medicina.
18 There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise heals.
19 The lip of truth shall be steadfast for ever: but he that is a hasty witness, frameth a lying tongue. 19 El labio de verdad permanecerá para siempre: mas la lengua de mentira por un momento.
19 Truth’s lips will be established forever, but a lying tongue is only momentary.
20 Deceit is in the heart of them that think evil things: but joy followeth them that take counsels of peace. 20 Engaño hay en el corazón de los que piensan mal: mas alegría en el de los que piensan bien.
20 Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but joy comes to the promoters of peace.
21 Whatsoever shall befall the just man. it shall not make him sad: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief. 21 Ninguna adversidad acontecerá al justo: mas los impíos serán llenos de mal.
21 No mischief shall happen to the righteous, but the wicked shall be filled with evil.
22 Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord: but they that deal faithfully please him. 22 Los labios mentirosos son abominación á Jehová: mas los obradores de verdad su contentamiento.
22 Lying lips are an abomination to Yahweh, but those who do the truth are his delight.
23 A cautious man concealeth knowledge: and the heart of fools publisheth folly. 23 El hombre cuerdo encubre la ciencia: mas el corazón de los necios publica la necedad.
23 A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.
24 The hand of the valiant shall bear rule: but that which is slothful, shall be under tribute. 24 La mano de los diligentes se enseñoreará: mas la negligencia será tributaria.
24 The hands of the diligent ones shall rule, but laziness ends in slave labor.
25 Grief in the heart of a man shall bring him low, but with a good word he shall be made glad. 25 El cuidado congojoso en el corazón del hombre, lo abate; mas la buena palabra lo alegra.
25 Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, but a kind word makes it glad.
26 He that neglecteth a loss for the sake of a friend, is just: but the way of the wicked shall deceive them. 26 El justo hace ventaja á su prójimo: mas el camino de los impíos les hace errar.
26 A righteous person is cautious in friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
27 The deceitful man shall not find gain: but the substance of a just man shall be precious gold. 27 El indolente no chamuscará su caza: mas el haber precioso del hombre [es] la diligencia.
27 The slothful man doesn’t roast his game, but the possessions of diligent men are prized.
28 In the path of justice is life: but the by-way leadeth to death. 28 En el camino de la justicia está la vida; y la senda de su vereda no es muerte.
28 In the way of righteousness is life; in its path there is no death.