Proverbs 28
1 The evil man goes running away when no man is after him, but the upright are without fear, like the lion.
Huye el impío sin que nadie lo persiga; mas el justo está confiado como un leoncillo.
2 Because of the sin of the land, its troubles are increased; but by a man of wisdom and knowledge they will be put out like a fire.
Por la rebelión de la tierra sus príncipes son muchos; mas por el hombre entendido y sabio permanecerá sin mutación.
3 A man of wealth who is cruel to the poor is like a violent rain causing destruction of food.
El hombre pobre y robador de los pobres, es lluvia de avenida que deja sin pan.
4 Those who have no respect for the law give praise to the evil-doer; but such as keep the law are against him.
Los que dejan la ley, alaban al impío; mas los que la guardan, contenderán con ellos.
5 Evil men have no knowledge of what is right; but those who go after the Lord have knowledge of all things.
Los hombres malos no entienden el juicio; mas los que buscan al SEÑOR, entienden todas las cosas.
6 Better is the poor man whose ways are upright, than the man of wealth whose ways are not straight.
Mejor es el pobre que camina en su perfección, que el de perversos caminos, aunque sea rico.
7 He who keeps the law is a wise son, but he who keeps company with feasters puts shame on his father.
El que guarda la ley es hijo prudente; mas el que es compañero de glotones, avergüenza a su padre.
8 He who makes his wealth greater by taking interest, only gets it together for him who has pity on the poor.
El que aumenta sus riquezas con usura y recambio, para que se dé a los pobres las allega.
9 As for the man whose ear is turned away from hearing the law, even his prayer is disgusting.
El que aparta su oído para no oír la ley, su oración también será abominable.
10 Anyone causing the upright to go wandering in an evil way, will himself go down into the hole he has made; but the upright will have good things for their heritage.
El que hace errar a los rectos por el mal camino, el caerá en su misma sima; mas los perfectos heredarán el bien.
11 The man of wealth seems to himself to be wise, but the poor man who has sense has a low opinion of him.
El hombre rico es sabio en su opinión; mas el pobre entendido es más sabio que él.
12 When the upright do well, there is great glory; but when evil-doers are lifted up, men do not let themselves be seen.
Cuando los justos se alegran, grande es la gloria; mas cuando los impíos son levantados, el hombre cuerdo se esconderá.
13 He who keeps his sins secret will not do well; but one who is open about them, and gives them up, will get mercy.
El que encubre sus pecados, no prosperará; mas el que los confiesa y se aparta, alcanzará misericordia.
14 Happy is the man in whom is the fear of the Lord at all times; but he whose heart is hard will come into trouble.
Bienaventurado el hombre que siempre teme a Dios; mas el que endurece su corazón, caerá en mal.
15 Like a loud-voiced lion and a wandering bear, is an evil ruler over a poor people.
León rugiente y oso hambriento, es el príncipe impío sobre el pueblo pobre.
16 The prince who has no sense is a cruel ruler; but he who has no desire to get profit for himself will have long life.
El príncipe falto de entendimiento multiplicará los agravios; mas el que aborrece la avaricia, prolongará sus días.
17 One who has been the cause of a man's death will go in flight to the underworld: let no man give him help.
El hombre que hace violencia con sangre de persona, huirá hasta el sepulcro, y nadie le sustentará.
18 He whose ways are upright will be safe, but sudden will be the fall of him whose ways are twisted.
El que camina en integridad, será salvo; mas el de perversos caminos caerá en alguno.
19 By ploughing his land a man will have bread in full measure; but he who goes after good-for-nothing persons will be poor enough.
El que labra su tierra, se saciará de pan; mas el que sigue a los ociosos, se llenará de pobreza.
20 A man of good faith will have great blessing, but one attempting to get wealth quickly will not go free from punishment.
El hombre de la verdad tendrá muchas bendiciones; mas el que se apresura a enriquecer, no será absuelto.
21 It is not good to have respect for a man's position: for a man will do wrong for a bit of bread.
Tener acepción de personas en el juicio, no es bueno; hasta por un bocado de pan prevaricará el hombre.
22 He who is ever desiring wealth goes running after money, and does not see that need will come on him.
Se apresura a ser rico el hombre de mal ojo; y no conoce que le ha de venir pobreza.
23 He who says words of protest to a man will later have more approval than one who says smooth words with his tongue.
El que reprende al hombre, hallará después mayor gracia que el que lisonjea con la lengua.
24 He who takes from his father or his mother what is theirs by right, and says, It is no sin; is the same as a taker of life.
El que roba a su padre o a su madre, y dice que no es maldad, compañero es del hombre destruidor.
25 He who is ever desiring profit is a cause of fighting; but he who puts his faith in the Lord will be made fat.
El altivo de ánimo suscita contiendas; mas el que en el SEÑOR confía, medrará.
26 He whose faith is in himself is foolish; but everyone walking wisely will be kept safe.
El que confía en su corazón es loco; mas el que camina en sabiduría, será salvo.
27 He who gives to the poor will never be in need, but great curses will be on him who gives no attention to them.
El que da al pobre, nunca tendrá pobreza; mas el que del pobre aparta sus ojos, tendrá muchas maldiciones.
28 When evil-doers are lifted up, men take cover; but when destruction overtakes them, the upright are increased.
Cuando los impíos son levantados, el hombre cuerdo se esconderá; mas cuando perecen, los justos se multiplican.
