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Proverbios 25
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Proverbios 25
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Otros proverbios de Salomón
25 La siguiente lista de proverbios de Salomón fue preparada por los servidores de Ezequías, rey de Judá.
2 A Dios lo alabamos
porque vive en el misterio;
al rey lo respetamos
porque trata de entenderlo.
3 El cielo está allá arriba,
la tierra está aquí abajo,
pero la mente de los reyes
nadie sabe dónde está.
4 En cuanto el joyero
limpia de impurezas la plata,
puede hacer una copa.
5 En cuanto el rey
limpia de malvados el reino,
puede hacer justicia.
6 Cuando estés ante el rey,
no te sientas importante
ni te des aires de grandeza.
7 Vale más que el propio rey
te diga dónde sentarte,
y no que pases vergüenza
ante sus invitados.
Si de algo eres testigo,
8 no vayas corriendo a los tribunales,
no sea que, al fin de cuentas,
otro testigo lo niegue
y te ponga en vergüenza.
9 Defiéndete si es necesario,
pero no le cuentes a nadie
lo que otros te han confiado,
10 no sea que alguien te oiga
y te ponga en vergüenza,
y te ganes mala fama.
11 Las palabras dichas a tiempo
son como manzanas de oro
con adornos de plata.
12 Para quien sabe apreciarla,
una sabia reprensión vale tanto
como una joya de oro muy fino.
13 Tan refrescante
como apagar tu sed
con un vaso de agua fresca,
es contar con un amigo
a quien puedes confiarle un mensaje.
14 Hay quienes hablan de dar
y nunca dan nada.
Son como las nubes oscuras,
que anuncian lluvia...
¡y no llueve!
15 La paciencia vence toda resistencia.
La cortesía vence toda oposición.
16 Si encuentras miel,
no comas demasiada;
la mucha miel empalaga.
17 Con los amigos, guarda tu distancia;
visitarlos demasiado ya es molestia.
18 Quien habla mal de su amigo
lo hiere más que una espada.
19 Confiar en gente traicionera
cuando se tienen problemas,
es peor que comer con dolor de muelas
o caminar con una pierna rota.
20 Nadie cura con vinagre una herida,
ni anda desnudo en el frío,
ni les canta canciones
a los que están afligidos.
21 Si tu enemigo tiene hambre,
dale de comer;
y si tiene sed, dale de beber.
22 Así Dios te premiará,
y harás que a tu enemigo
le arda la cara de vergüenza.
23 El viento del norte hace llover,
y las malas lenguas hacen enojar.
24 Más vale vivir
en un rincón del patio
que dentro de un palacio
con una persona agresiva.
25 Con qué gusto se recibe
el agua fresca cuando se tiene sed;
así se reciben las buenas noticias
que vienen de tierras lejanas.
26 Cuando el hombre bueno
se rinde ante el malvado,
se contamina como un río
al que se arrojan desperdicios.
27 Tan malo es comer mucha miel,
como recibir muchos halagos.
28 Quien no controla su carácter
es como una ciudad sin protección.
Proverbs 25
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Proverbs 25
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Further Wise Sayings of Solomon
The Right Word at the Right Time
25 There are also these proverbs of Solomon,
collected by scribes of Hezekiah, king of Judah.
2 God delights in concealing things;
scientists delight in discovering things.
3 Like the horizons for breadth and the ocean for depth,
the understanding of a good leader is broad and deep.
4-5 Remove impurities from the silver
and the silversmith can craft a fine chalice;
Remove the wicked from leadership
and authority will be credible and God-honoring.
6-7 Don’t work yourself into the spotlight;
don’t push your way into the place of prominence.
It’s better to be promoted to a place of honor
than face humiliation by being demoted.
8 Don’t jump to conclusions—there may be
a perfectly good explanation for what you just saw.
9-10 In the heat of an argument,
don’t betray confidences;
Word is sure to get around,
and no one will trust you.
11-12 The right word at the right time
is like a custom-made piece of jewelry,
And a wise friend’s timely reprimand
is like a gold ring slipped on your finger.
13 Reliable friends who do what they say
are like cool drinks in sweltering heat—refreshing!
14 Like billowing clouds that bring no rain
is the person who talks big but never produces.
15 Patient persistence pierces through indifference;
gentle speech breaks down rigid defenses.
A Person Without Self-Control
16-17 When you’re given a box of candy, don’t gulp it all down;
eat too much chocolate and you’ll make yourself sick;
And when you find a friend, don’t outwear your welcome;
show up at all hours and he’ll soon get fed up.
18 Anyone who tells lies against the neighbors
in court or on the street is a loose cannon.
19 Trusting a double-crosser when you’re in trouble
is like biting down on an abscessed tooth.
20 Singing light songs to the heavyhearted
is like pouring salt in their wounds.
21-22 If you see your enemy hungry, go buy him lunch;
if he’s thirsty, bring him a drink.
Your generosity will surprise him with goodness,
and God will look after you.
23 A north wind brings stormy weather,
and a gossipy tongue stormy looks.
24 Better to live alone in a tumbledown shack
than share a mansion with a nagging spouse.
25 Like a cool drink of water when you’re worn out and weary
is a letter from a long-lost friend.
26 A good person who gives in to a bad person
is a muddied spring, a polluted well.
27 It’s not smart to stuff yourself with sweets,
nor is glory piled on glory good for you.
28 A person without self-control
is like a house with its doors and windows knocked out.
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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