Proverbs 11-12
Holman Christian Standard Bible
2 When pride comes, disgrace follows,
but with humility comes wisdom.(C)
3 The integrity of the upright guides them,(D)
but the perversity of the treacherous destroys them.(E)
4 Wealth is not profitable on a day of wrath,
but righteousness rescues from death.(F)
5 The righteousness of the blameless clears his path,
but the wicked person will fall because of his wickedness.
6 The righteousness of the upright rescues them,
but the treacherous are trapped by their own desires.(G)
7 When the wicked man dies,
his expectation comes to nothing,
and hope placed in wealth[a][b] vanishes.(H)
8 The righteous one is rescued from trouble;
in his place, the wicked one goes in.(I)
9 With his mouth the ungodly destroys his neighbor,
but through knowledge the righteous are rescued.
10 When the righteous thrive, a city rejoices,(J)
and when the wicked die, there is joyful shouting.
11 A city is built up by the blessing of the upright,(K)
but it is torn down by the mouth of the wicked.(L)
12 Whoever shows contempt for his neighbor lacks sense,
but a man with understanding keeps silent.(M)
13 A gossip goes around revealing a secret,
but a trustworthy person keeps a confidence.(N)
14 Without guidance, people fall,
but with many counselors there is deliverance.(O)
15 If someone puts up security for a stranger,
he will suffer for it,(P)
but the one who hates such agreements is protected.
16 A gracious woman gains honor,
but violent[c] men gain only riches.
18 The wicked man earns an empty wage,
but the one who sows righteousness, a true reward.(S)
20 Those with twisted minds are detestable to the Lord,
but those with blameless conduct are His delight.(V)
21 Be assured[d] that the wicked
will not go unpunished,(W)
but the offspring of the righteous will escape.
22 A beautiful woman who rejects good sense
is like a gold ring in a pig’s snout.(X)
24 One person gives freely,
yet gains more;(AA)
another withholds what is right,
only to become poor.(AB)
25 A generous person will be enriched,(AC)
and the one who gives a drink of water
will receive water.(AD)
26 People will curse(AE) anyone who hoards grain,
but a blessing will come to the one who sells it.(AF)
27 The one who searches for what is good(AG) finds favor,
but if someone looks for trouble, it will come to him.(AH)
29 The one who brings ruin on his household(AK)
will inherit the wind,(AL)
and a fool will be a slave
to someone whose heart is wise.
31 If the righteous will be repaid on earth,
how much more the wicked and sinful.(AN)
12 Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge,
but one who hates correction is stupid.(AO)
3 Man cannot be made secure by wickedness,
but the root of the righteous is immovable.(AR)
4 A capable wife[f] is her husband’s crown,(AS)
but a wife who causes shame
is like rottenness in his bones.(AT)
5 The thoughts of the righteous are just,
but guidance from the wicked leads to deceit.
8 A man is praised for his insight,
but a twisted mind is despised.
9 Better to be dishonored, yet have a servant,
than to act important but have no food.(AY)
10 A righteous man cares about his animal’s health,(AZ)
but even the merciful acts of the wicked are cruel.
11 The one who works his land will have plenty of food,(BA)
but whoever chases fantasies lacks sense.(BB)
12 The wicked desire what evil men have,[g]
but the root of the righteous produces fruit.
13 An evil man is trapped by his rebellious speech,(BC)
but a righteous one escapes from trouble.(BD)
14 A man will be satisfied with good
by the words of his mouth,(BE)
and the work of a man’s hands will reward him.(BF)
15 A fool’s way is right in his own eyes,(BG)
but whoever listens to counsel is wise.
16 A fool’s displeasure is known at once,
but whoever ignores an insult is sensible.(BH)
17 Whoever speaks the truth declares what is right,
but a false witness, deceit.(BI)
18 There is one who speaks rashly,
like a piercing sword;(BJ)
but the tongue of the wise brings healing.(BK)
19 Truthful lips endure forever,
but a lying tongue, only a moment.(BL)
20 Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil,
but those who promote peace have joy.(BM)
21 No disaster overcomes the righteous,(BN)
but the wicked are full of misery.
23 A shrewd person conceals knowledge,
but a foolish heart publicizes stupidity.(BQ)
24 The diligent hand will rule,
but laziness will lead to forced labor.(BR)
25 Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down,
but a good word cheers it up.(BS)
26 A righteous man is careful in dealing with his neighbor,[h]
but the ways of the wicked lead them astray.(BT)
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 11:7 LXX reads hope of the ungodly
- Proverbs 11:7 Or strength
- Proverbs 11:16 Or ruthless
- Proverbs 11:21 Lit Hand to hand
- Proverbs 11:30 LXX, Syr; MT reads but a wise one
- Proverbs 12:4 Or A wife of quality, or A wife of good character
- Proverbs 12:12 Or desire a stronghold of evil
- Proverbs 12:26 Or man guides his neighbor
- Proverbs 12:28 Or righteousness, and in its path there is no death
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