Proverbs 19
Living Bible
19 Better to be poor and honest than rich[a] and dishonest.
2 It is dangerous and sinful to rush into the unknown.
3 A man may ruin his chances by his own foolishness and then blame it on the Lord!
4 A wealthy man has many “friends”; the poor man has none left.
5 Punish false witnesses. Track down liars.
6 Many beg favors from a man who is generous; everyone is his friend!
7 A poor man’s own brothers turn away from him in embarrassment;[b] how much more his friends! He calls after them, but they are gone.
8 He who loves wisdom loves his own best interest and will be a success.
9 A false witness shall be punished, and a liar shall be caught.
10 It doesn’t seem right for a fool to succeed or for a slave to rule over princes!
11 A wise man restrains his anger and overlooks insults. This is to his credit.
12 The king’s anger is as dangerous as a lion’s. But his approval is as refreshing as the dew on grass.
13 A rebellious son is a calamity to his father, and a nagging wife annoys like constant dripping.
14 A father can give his sons homes and riches, but only the Lord can give them understanding wives.
15 A lazy man sleeps soundly—and he goes hungry!
16 Keep the commandments and keep your life; despising them means death.
17 When you help the poor you are lending to the Lord—and he pays wonderful interest on your loan!
18 Discipline your son in his early years while there is hope. If you don’t, you will ruin his life.
19 A short-tempered man must bear his own penalty; you can’t do much to help him. If you try once, you must try a dozen times!
20 Get all the advice you can and be wise the rest of your life.
21 Man proposes, but God disposes.
22 Kindness makes a man attractive. And it is better to be poor than dishonest.
23 Reverence for God gives life, happiness, and protection from harm.
24 Some men are so lazy they won’t even feed themselves!
25 Punish a mocker and others will learn from his example. Reprove a wise man, and he will be the wiser.
26 A son who mistreats his father or mother is a public disgrace.
27 Stop listening to teaching that contradicts what you know is right.
28 A worthless witness cares nothing for truth—he enjoys his sinning too much.
29 Mockers and rebels shall be severely punished.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 19:1 rich, literally, “a fool.”
- Proverbs 19:7 turn away from him in embarrassment, literally, “despise him.”
Proverbios 19
Nueva Biblia de las Américas
19 Mejor es el pobre que anda en su integridad(A)
Que el de labios perversos y necio.
2 Tampoco es bueno para una persona[a] carecer de conocimiento,
Y el que se apresura con los pies peca(B).
3 La insensatez del hombre pervierte su camino(C),
Y su corazón se irrita contra el Señor(D).
4 La riqueza añade muchos amigos,
Pero el pobre es separado de su amigo(E).
5 El testigo falso(F) no quedará sin castigo,
Y el que cuenta[b] mentiras no escapará(G).
6 Muchos buscan el favor(H) del generoso[c],
Y todo hombre es amigo del que da(I).
7 Todos los hermanos del pobre lo aborrecen,
¡Cuánto más sus amigos se alejarán de él(J)!
Los persigue(K) con palabras, pero ellos se han ido[d].
8 El que adquiere cordura[e] ama su alma;
El que guarda la prudencia hallará el bien(L).
9 El testigo falso no quedará sin castigo,
Y el que cuenta[f] mentiras perecerá(M).
10 Al necio no conviene la vida de lujo(N);
Mucho menos a un siervo gobernar a los príncipes(O).
11 La discreción del hombre le hace lento para la ira(P),
Y su gloria es pasar por alto una ofensa(Q).
12 Como rugido de león es la ira del rey(R),
Y su favor como rocío sobre la hierba(S).
13 El hijo necio es ruina de su padre(T),
Y gotera constante las contiendas de una esposa(U).
14 Casa y riqueza son herencia de los padres(V),
Pero la mujer prudente viene del Señor.
15 La pereza hace caer en profundo sueño(W),
Y el alma ociosa sufrirá hambre.
16 El que guarda el mandamiento guarda su alma(X),
Pero el que desprecia sus caminos morirá.
17 El que se apiada del pobre presta al Señor(Y),
Y Él lo recompensará por su buena obra[g](Z).
18 Disciplina a tu hijo mientras hay esperanza,
Pero no desee tu alma causarle la muerte(AA).
19 El hombre de gran ira llevará el castigo,
Porque si tú lo rescatas, tendrás que hacerlo de nuevo.
20 Escucha el consejo y acepta la corrección[h],
Para que seas sabio(AB) el resto de tus días[i].
21 Muchos son los planes en el corazón del hombre(AC),
Mas el consejo del Señor permanecerá(AD).
22 Lo que es deseable en un hombre es su bondad[j],
Y es mejor ser pobre que mentiroso.
23 El temor[k] del Señor conduce a la vida(AE),
Para poder dormir satisfecho(AF), sin ser tocado[l] por el mal(AG).
24 El perezoso(AH) mete su mano en el plato(AI),
Y ni aun a su boca la llevará.
25 Golpea al insolente y el ingenuo[m] se volverá astuto(AJ),
Pero reprende al que tiene inteligencia(AK) y ganará[n] en conocimiento.
26 El que asalta a su padre y echa fuera a su madre(AL)
Es un hijo que trae vergüenza y desgracia.
27 Cesa, hijo mío, de escuchar la instrucción[o],
Y te desviarás de las palabras de sabiduría.
28 El testigo perverso se burla de la justicia[p],
Y la boca de los impíos esparce[q] iniquidad(AM).
29 Los juicios[r] están preparados para los insolentes(AN),
Y los azotes para la espalda de los necios(AO).
Footnotes
- 19:2 Lit. alma.
- 19:5 Lit. respira.
- 19:6 O noble.
- 19:7 Lit. no están.
- 19:8 Lit. corazón.
- 19:9 Lit. respira.
- 19:17 O sus beneficios.
- 19:20 O instrucción.
- 19:20 Lit. en tus postrimerías.
- 19:22 O lealtad.
- 19:23 O La reverencia.
- 19:23 Lit. visitado.
- 19:25 Lit. simple.
- 19:25 Lit. discernirá.
- 19:27 O disciplina.
- 19:28 O del derecho.
- 19:28 O traga.
- 19:29 Gr. Las varas.
Proverbs 19
New King James Version
The Fear of the Lord Leads to Life
19 Better (A)is the poor who walks in his integrity
Than one who is perverse in his lips, and is a fool.
2 Also it is not good for a soul to be without knowledge,
And he sins who hastens with his feet.
3 The foolishness of a man twists his way,
And his heart frets against the Lord.
4 (B)Wealth makes many friends,
But the poor is separated from his friend.
5 A (C)false witness will not go unpunished,
And he who speaks lies will not escape.
6 Many entreat the favor of the nobility,
And every man is a friend to one who gives gifts.
7 (D)All the brothers of the poor hate him;
How much more do his friends go (E)far from him!
He may pursue them with words, yet they [a]abandon him.
9 A false witness will not go unpunished,
And he who speaks lies shall perish.
10 Luxury is not fitting for a fool,
Much less (G)for a servant to rule over princes.
11 (H)The discretion of a man makes him slow to anger,
(I)And his glory is to overlook a transgression.
13 (L)A foolish son is the ruin of his father,
(M)And the contentions of a wife are a continual [c]dripping.
17 (S)He who has pity on the poor lends to the Lord,
And He will pay back what he has given.
19 A man of great wrath will suffer punishment;
For if you rescue him, you will have to do it again.
20 Listen to counsel and receive instruction,
That you may be wise (U)in your latter days.
21 There are many plans in a man’s heart,
(V)Nevertheless the Lord’s counsel—that will stand.
22 What is desired in a man is [f]kindness,
And a poor man is better than a liar.
23 (W)The fear of the Lord leads to life,
And he who has it will abide in satisfaction;
He will not be visited with evil.
24 (X)A lazy man buries his hand in the [g]bowl,
And will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.
25 Strike a scoffer, and the simple (Y)will become wary;
(Z)Rebuke one who has understanding, and he will discern knowledge.
26 He who mistreats his father and chases away his mother
Is (AA)a son who causes shame and brings reproach.
27 Cease listening to instruction, my son,
And you will stray from the words of knowledge.
29 Judgments are prepared for scoffers,
(AC)And beatings for the backs of fools.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 19:7 Lit. are not
- Proverbs 19:8 Lit. heart
- Proverbs 19:13 Irritation
- Proverbs 19:16 Is reckless, lit. despises
- Proverbs 19:18 Lit. to put him to death; a Jewish tradition on his crying
- Proverbs 19:22 Lit. lovingkindness
- Proverbs 19:24 LXX, Syr. bosom; Tg., Vg. armpit
- Proverbs 19:28 Lit. witness of Belial, worthless witness
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