Proverbios 29
1 El hombre que reprendido endurece la cerviz, de repente será quebrantado: ni habrá para él medicina.
A man hating sharp words and making his heart hard, will suddenly be broken and will not be made well again.
2 Cuando los justos dominan, el pueblo se alegra: mas cuando domina el impío, el pueblo gime.
When the upright have power, the people are glad; when an evil man is ruler, grief comes on the people.
3 El hombre que ama la sabiduría, alegra a su padre: mas el que da de comer a rameras, perderá la hacienda.
A man who is a lover of wisdom is a joy to his father: but he who goes in the company of loose women is a waster of wealth.
4 El rey con el juicio afirma la tierra: mas el hombre amigo de presentes, la destruirá.
A king, by right rule, makes the land safe; but one full of desires makes it a waste.
5 El hombre que lisonjea a su prójimo, red tiende delante de sus pasos.
A man who says smooth things to his neighbour is stretching out a net for his steps.
6 Por la prevaricación del hombre malo hay lazo: mas el justo cantará, y se alegrará.
In the steps of an evil man there is a net for him, but the upright man gets away quickly and is glad.
7 Conoce el justo el derecho de los pobres: mas el impío no entiende sabiduría.
The upright man gives attention to the cause of the poor: the evil-doer gives no thought to it.
8 Los hombres burladores enlazan la ciudad: mas los sabios apartan el furor.
Men of pride are the cause of violent acts in a town, but by wise men wrath is turned away.
9 Si el hombre sabio contendiere con el insensato, que se enoje, o que se ría, no tendrá reposo.
If a wise man goes to law with a foolish man, he may be angry or laughing, but there will be no rest.
10 Los hombres sangrientos aborrecen al perfecto: mas los rectos buscan su contentamiento.
Men of blood are haters of the good man, and evil-doers go after his soul.
11 Todo su espíritu echa fuera el insensato: mas el sabio al fin le sosiega.
A foolish man lets out all his wrath, but a wise man keeps it back quietly.
12 Del señor que escucha la palabra mentirosa, todos sus criados son impíos.
If a ruler gives attention to false words, all his servants are evil-doers.
13 El pobre y el usurero se encontraron: Jehová alumbra los ojos de ambos.
The poor man and his creditor come face to face: the Lord gives light to their eyes equally.
14 El rey que juzga con verdad a los pobres, su trono será firme para siempre.
The king who is a true judge in the cause of the poor, will be safe for ever on the seat of his power.
15 La vara y la corrección dan sabiduría: mas el muchacho suelto avergonzará a su madre.
The rod and sharp words give wisdom: but a child who is not guided is a cause of shame to his mother.
16 Cuando los impíos son muchos, mucha es la prevaricación: mas los justos verán su ruina.
When evil men are in power, wrongdoing is increased; but the upright will have pleasure when they see their downfall.
17 Corrige a tu hijo, y darte ha descanso; y dará delicias a tu alma.
Give your son training, and he will give you rest; he will give delight to your soul.
18 Sin profecía el pueblo será disipado: mas el que guarda la ley, bienaventurado él.
Where there is no vision, the people are uncontrolled; but he who keeps the law will be happy.
19 El siervo no será castigado con palabras; porque entiende, y no responde.
A servant will not be trained by words; for though the sense of the words is clear to him, he will not give attention.
20 ¿Has visto hombre ligero en sus palabras? mas esperanza hay del insensato que de él.
Have you seen a man who is quick with his tongue? There is more hope for a foolish man than for him.
21 El que regala a su siervo desde su niñez, a la postre será su hijo.
If a servant is gently cared for from his early years, he will become a cause of sorrow in the end.
22 El hombre enojoso levanta contiendas; y el furioso muchas veces peca.
An angry man is the cause of fighting, and a man given to wrath does much wrong.
23 La soberbia del hombre le abate; y al humilde de espíritu sustenta la honra.
A man's pride will be the cause of his fall, but he who has a gentle spirit will get honour.
24 El compañero del ladrón aborrece su vida; oirá maldiciones, y no le denunciará.
A man who takes part with a thief has hate for his soul; he is put under oath, but says nothing.
25 El temor del hombre pondrá lazo: mas el que confía en Jehová será levantado.
The fear of man is a cause of danger: but whoever puts his faith in the Lord will have a safe place on high.
26 Muchos buscan el favor del príncipe: mas el juicio de cada uno de Jehová es.
The approval of a ruler is desired by great numbers: but the decision in a man's cause comes from the Lord.
27 Abominación es a los justos el hombre inicuo: mas abominación es al impío el de rectos caminos.
An evil man is disgusting to the upright, and he who is upright is disgusting to evil-doers.
