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Proverbios 25
Dios Habla Hoy
Proverbios 25
Dios Habla Hoy
Segunda colección de dichos de Salomón
25 También éstos son dichos de Salomón, copiados por gente al servicio de Ezequías, rey de Judá:
2 Es gloria de Dios tener secretos,
y honra de los reyes penetrar en ellos.
3 La altura del cielo,
la profundidad de la tierra
y los pensamientos de los reyes,
son cosas en las que no es posible penetrar.
4 Aparta de la plata las impurezas,
y el platero producirá una copa;
5 aparta del servicio del rey al malvado,
y su trono se afirmará en la justicia.
6 No te des importancia ante el rey,
ni tomes el lugar de la gente importante;
7 vale más que te inviten a subir allí,
que ser humillado ante los grandes señores.
Lo que veas con tus propios ojos
8 no lo lleves en seguida a los tribunales,
porque otro testigo puede desmentirte
y al final no sabrás qué hacer.
9 Defiéndete de quien te acuse,
pero no descubras el secreto ajeno;
10 pues alguien puede oírte y ponerte en vergüenza,
y tu mala fama será cosa sin remedio.
11 Las palabras en el momento oportuno
son como manzanas de oro incrustadas en plata.
12 Como un anillo y un collar del oro más fino,
es la sabia reprensión en quien sabe recibirla.
13 El mensajero fiel es para el que lo envía
cual frescura de nieve en día caluroso,
pues da nuevos ánimos a su señor.
14 Nubes y viento y nada de lluvia,
es quien presume de dar y nunca da nada.
15 La paciencia calma el enojo;
las palabras suaves rompen la resistencia.
16 Si encuentras miel, no comas más de la cuenta,
no sea que de mucho comer la vomites.
17 Si visitas a tu amigo, no lo hagas con frecuencia,
no sea que se canse de ti y llegue a odiarte.
18 Mazo, espada, flecha puntiaguda,
¡eso es quien declara en falso contra su amigo!
19 Confiar en un traidor en momentos de angustia
es como andar con una pierna rota
o comer con un diente picado.
20 Cantar canciones al corazón afligido
es como echar vinagre en la llaga
o quitarse la ropa en tiempo de frío.
21 Si tu enemigo tiene hambre, dale de comer;
y si tiene sed, dale de beber;
22 así harás que le arda la cara de vergüenza,
y el Señor te lo pagará.
23 Por el viento del norte viene la lluvia,
y por las malas lenguas las malas caras.
24 Más vale vivir en el borde de la azotea,
que en una amplia mansión con una mujer pendenciera.
25 Como agua fresca en garganta sedienta
así caen las buenas noticias de tierras lejanas.
26 Manantial de agua turbia y revuelta
es el inocente que tiembla ante el culpable.
27 No hace bien comer mucha miel,
pero es una honra investigar lo difícil.
28 Como ciudad sin muralla y expuesta al peligro,
así es quien no sabe dominar sus impulsos.
Proverbs 25
Complete Jewish Bible
Proverbs 25
Complete Jewish Bible
25 These also are proverbs of Shlomo; the men of Hizkiyah king of Y’hudah copied them out:
2 God gets glory from concealing things;
kings get glory from investigating things.
3 Like the sky for height or the earth for depth
is the heart of kings — unfathomable.
4 Remove the impurities from the silver,
and the smith has material to make a vessel.
5 Remove the wicked from the king’s presence,
and his throne will rest firmly on righteousness.
6 Don’t put yourself forward in the king’s presence;
don’t take a place among the great.
7 For it is better to be told, “Come up here,”
than be degraded in the presence of a nobleman.
What your eyes have seen,
8 don’t rush to present in a dispute.
For what will you do later on,
if your neighbor puts you to shame?
9 Discuss your dispute with your neighbor,
but don’t reveal another person’s secrets.
10 If you do, and he hears of it, he will disgrace you,
and your bad reputation will stick.
11 Like apples of gold in settings of silver
is a word appropriately spoken.
12 Like a gold earring, like a fine gold necklace
is a wise reprover to a receptive ear.
13 Like the coldness of snow in the heat of the harvest
is a faithful messenger to the one who sends him;
he refreshes his master’s spirit.
14 Like clouds and wind that bring no rain
is he who boasts of gifts he never gives.
15 With patience a ruler may be won over,
and a gentle tongue can break bones.
16 If you find honey, eat only what you need;
for if you eat too much of it, you may throw it up;
17 so don’t visit your neighbor too much,
or he may get his fill of you and come to hate you.
18 Like a club, a sword or a sharp arrow
is a person who gives false testimony against a neighbor.
19 Relying on an untrustworthy person in a time of trouble
is like [relying on] a broken tooth or an unsteady leg.
20 Like removing clothes on a chilly day or like vinegar on soda
is someone who sings songs to a heavy heart.
21 If someone who hates you is hungry, give him food to eat;
and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink.
22 For you will heap fiery coals [of shame] on his head,
and Adonai will reward you.
23 The north wind brings rain
and a backbiting tongue, angry looks.
24 It is better to live on a corner of the roof
than to share the house with a nagging wife.
25 Like cold water to a person faint from thirst
is good news from a distant land.
26 Like a muddied spring or a polluted well
is a righteous person who gives way before the wicked.
27 It isn’t good to eat too much honey
or to seek honor after honor.
28 Like a city breached, without walls,
is a person who lacks self-control.
Proverbs 25
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Proverbs 25
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More Proverbs of Solomon
25 These are more proverbs(A) of Solomon, compiled by the men of Hezekiah king of Judah:(B)
2 It is the glory of God to conceal a matter;
to search out a matter is the glory of kings.(C)
3 As the heavens are high and the earth is deep,
so the hearts of kings are unsearchable.
4 Remove the dross from the silver,
and a silversmith can produce a vessel;
5 remove wicked officials from the king’s presence,(D)
and his throne will be established(E) through righteousness.(F)
6 Do not exalt yourself in the king’s presence,
and do not claim a place among his great men;
7 it is better for him to say to you, “Come up here,”(G)
than for him to humiliate you before his nobles.
What you have seen with your eyes
8 do not bring[a] hastily to court,
for what will you do in the end
if your neighbor puts you to shame?(H)
9 If you take your neighbor to court,
do not betray another’s confidence,
10 or the one who hears it may shame you
and the charge against you will stand.
11 Like apples[b] of gold in settings of silver(I)
is a ruling rightly given.
12 Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold
is the rebuke of a wise judge to a listening ear.(J)
13 Like a snow-cooled drink at harvest time
is a trustworthy messenger to the one who sends him;
he refreshes the spirit of his master.(K)
14 Like clouds and wind without rain
is one who boasts of gifts never given.
16 If you find honey, eat just enough—
too much of it, and you will vomit.(N)
17 Seldom set foot in your neighbor’s house—
too much of you, and they will hate you.
18 Like a club or a sword or a sharp arrow
is one who gives false testimony against a neighbor.(O)
19 Like a broken tooth or a lame foot
is reliance on the unfaithful in a time of trouble.
20 Like one who takes away a garment on a cold day,
or like vinegar poured on a wound,
is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.
21 If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat;
if he is thirsty, give him water to drink.
22 In doing this, you will heap burning coals(P) on his head,
and the Lord will reward you.(Q)
23 Like a north wind that brings unexpected rain
is a sly tongue—which provokes a horrified look.
24 Better to live on a corner of the roof
than share a house with a quarrelsome wife.(R)
25 Like cold water to a weary soul
is good news from a distant land.(S)
26 Like a muddied spring or a polluted well
are the righteous who give way to the wicked.
27 It is not good to eat too much honey,(T)
nor is it honorable to search out matters that are too deep.(U)
28 Like a city whose walls are broken through
is a person who lacks self-control.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 25:8 Or nobles / on whom you had set your eyes. / 8 Do not go
- Proverbs 25:11 Or possibly apricots
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