Proverbs 29
1 He, that being often reproved hardens his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
El hombre que reprendido endurece la cerviz, de repente será quebrantado; y no habrá para él medicina.
2 When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked bears rule, the people mourn.
Cuando los justos dominan, el pueblo se alegra; mas cuando domina el impío, el pueblo gime.
3 Whoso loves wisdom rejoices his father: but he that keeps company with harlots spends his substance.
El hombre que ama la sabiduría, alegra a su padre; mas el que mantiene rameras, perderá la hacienda.
4 The king by judgment establishes the land: but he that receives gifts overthrows it.
El rey con el juicio afirma la tierra; mas el hombre amigo de presentes la destruirá.
5 A man that flatters his neighbour spreads a net for his feet.
El hombre que lisonjea a su prójimo, red tiende delante de sus pasos.
6 In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous does sing and rejoice.
En la prevaricación del hombre malo hay lazo; mas el justo cantará y se alegrará.
7 The righteous considers the cause of the poor: but the wicked regards not to know it.
Conoce el justo el derecho de los pobres; mas el impío no entiende sabiduría.
8 Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.
Los hombres burladores enlazan la ciudad; mas los sabios apartan la ira.
9 If a wise man contends with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.
Si el hombre sabio contendiere con el loco, que se enoje o que se ría, no tendrá reposo.
10 The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.
Los hombres sanguinarios aborrecen al perfecto; mas los rectos buscan su alma.
11 A fool utters all his mind: but a wise man keeps it in till afterwards.
El loco da rienda suelta a todo su espíritu; mas el sabio al fin lo sosiega.
12 If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked.
Del señor que escucha la palabra mentirosa, todos sus ministros son impíos.
13 The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lightens both their eyes.
El pobre y el usurero se encontraron; el SEÑOR alumbra los ojos de ambos.
14 The king that faithfully judges the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
El rey que juzga con verdad a los pobres, su trono será firme para siempre.
15 The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself brings his mother to shame.
La vara y la corrección dan sabiduría; mas el muchacho suelto avergonzará a su madre.
16 When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increases: but the righteous shall see their fall.
Cuando los impíos son muchos, mucha es la prevaricación; mas los justos verán la ruina de ellos.
17 Correct your son, and he shall give you rest; yea, he shall give delight unto your soul.
Corrige a tu hijo, y te dará descanso, y dará deleite a tu alma.
18 Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keeps the law, happy is he.
Sin visión profética el pueblo perecerá; mas el que guarda la ley es bienaventurado.
19 A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.
El siervo no se castigará con palabras; porque entiende, mas no hace caso.
20 See you a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.
¿Has visto hombre ligero en sus palabras? Más esperanza hay del loco que de él.
21 He that delicately brings up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length.
El que regala a su siervo desde su niñez, a la postre será su hijo.
22 An angry man stirs up strife, and a furious man abounds in transgression.
El hombre iracundo levanta contiendas; y el furioso muchas veces peca.
23 A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.
La soberbia del hombre le abate; pero al humilde de espíritu sustenta la honra.
24 Whoso is partner with a thief hates his own soul: he hears cursing, and betrayed it not.
El cómplice del ladrón aborrece su vida; oirá maldiciones, y no lo denunciará.
25 The fear of man brings a snare: but whoso puts his trust in the LORD shall be safe.
El temor a los hombres es peligroso; mas el que confía en el SEÑOR será levantado.
26 Many seek the ruler's favour; but every man's judgment comes from the LORD.
Muchos buscan el favor del príncipe; mas del SEÑOR viene el juicio de cada uno.
27 An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked.
Abominación es a los justos el hombre inicuo; y abominación es al impío el de rectos caminos.
