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Proverbs 12
New International Version
Proverbs 12
New International Version
12 Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge,
but whoever hates correction is stupid.(A)
3 No one can be established through wickedness,
but the righteous cannot be uprooted.(D)
4 A wife of noble character(E) is her husband’s crown,
but a disgraceful wife is like decay in his bones.(F)
5 The plans of the righteous are just,
but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.
6 The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood,
but the speech of the upright rescues them.(G)
8 A person is praised according to their prudence,
and one with a warped(J) mind is despised.
9 Better to be a nobody and yet have a servant
than pretend to be somebody and have no food.
10 The righteous care for the needs of their animals,(K)
but the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel.
11 Those who work their land will have abundant food,
but those who chase fantasies have no sense.(L)
12 The wicked desire the stronghold of evildoers,
but the root of the righteous endures.
14 From the fruit of their lips people are filled with good things,(O)
and the work of their hands brings them reward.(P)
17 An honest witness tells the truth,
but a false witness tells lies.(V)
19 Truthful lips endure forever,
but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.
20 Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil,
but those who promote peace have joy.(Y)
21 No harm overtakes the righteous,(Z)
but the wicked have their fill of trouble.
24 Diligent hands will rule,
but laziness ends in forced labor.(AF)
25 Anxiety weighs down the heart,(AG)
but a kind word cheers it up.
26 The righteous choose their friends carefully,
but the way of the wicked leads them astray.(AH)
27 The lazy do not roast[a] any game,
but the diligent feed on the riches of the hunt.
28 In the way of righteousness there is life;(AI)
along that path is immortality.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 12:27 The meaning of the Hebrew for this word is uncertain.
Proverbios 12
La Biblia de las Américas
Proverbios 12
La Biblia de las Américas
12 Él que ama la instrucción[a] ama el conocimiento,
pero el que odia la reprensión es torpe.
2 El bueno alcanzará el favor del Señor(A),
mas Él condenará al hombre de malos designios.
3 El hombre no se afianzará por medio de la impiedad(B),
y la raíz de los justos no será removida(C).
4 La mujer virtuosa es corona de su marido(D),
mas la que lo avergüenza es como podredumbre en sus huesos(E).
5 Los pensamientos de los justos son rectos,
los consejos de los impíos, engañosos.
6 Las palabras de los impíos son asechanzas sangrientas(F),
pero a los rectos su boca los librará(G).
7 Los impíos son derribados y ya no existen(H),
pero la casa de los justos permanecerá(I).
8 El hombre será alabado conforme a su discernimiento,
pero el perverso de corazón será despreciado.
9 Más vale el poco estimado que tiene siervo,
que el que se alaba y carece de pan.
10 El justo se preocupa de la vida de su ganado(J),
pero las entrañas de los impíos son crueles.
11 Él que labra su tierra se saciará de pan(K),
pero el que persigue lo vano carece de entendimiento[b].
12 El impío codicia el botín[c] de los malos(L),
pero la raíz de los justos da fruto(M).
13 En la transgresión de sus labios se enreda el malvado[d],
pero el justo escapará del apuro(N).
14 Por el fruto de su boca cada cual se saciará de bien(O),
y las obras de las manos del hombre volverán a él(P).
15 El camino del necio es recto a sus propios ojos(Q),
mas el que escucha consejos es sabio.
16 El enojo del necio(R) se conoce al instante,
mas el prudente oculta la deshonra.
17 Él que habla[e] verdad declara lo que es justo,
pero el testigo falso, falsedad.
18 Hay quien habla sin tino como golpes de espada(S),
pero la lengua de los sabios sana(T).
19 Los labios veraces permanecerán para siempre,
pero la lengua mentirosa, solo por un momento(U).
20 Hay engaño en el corazón de los que traman el mal,
y gozo en los consejeros de paz.
21 Ningún daño sobreviene al justo(V),
mas los impíos están llenos de pesares.
22 Los labios mentirosos son abominación al Señor(W),
pero los que obran fielmente son su deleite.
23 El hombre prudente oculta su conocimiento,
pero el corazón de los necios proclama su necedad(X).
24 La mano de los diligentes gobernará,
pero la indolencia será sujeta a trabajos forzados(Y).
25 La ansiedad en el corazón del hombre lo deprime(Z),
mas la buena palabra(AA) lo alegra.
26 El justo es guía para su prójimo,
pero el camino de los impíos los extravía.
27 El indolente[f] no asa[g] su presa,
pero la posesión más preciosa del hombre es la diligencia(AB).
28 En la senda de la justicia está la vida(AC),
y en su camino no hay muerte.
Footnotes
- Proverbios 12:1 O, disciplina
- Proverbios 12:11 Lit., corazón
- Proverbios 12:12 Lit., la red
- Proverbios 12:13 Lit., de los labios hay perversa trampa
- Proverbios 12:17 Lit., respira
- Proverbios 12:27 Lit., La indolencia
- Proverbios 12:27 O, caza
Proverbs 12
New King James Version
Proverbs 12
New King James Version
The House of the Righteous Shall Stand
12 Whoever loves instruction loves knowledge,
But he who hates correction is stupid.
2 A good man obtains favor from the Lord,
But a man of wicked intentions He will condemn.
3 A man is not established by wickedness,
But the (A)root of the righteous cannot be moved.
4 (B)An[a] excellent wife is the crown of her husband,
But she who causes shame is (C)like rottenness in his bones.
5 The thoughts of the righteous are right,
But the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.
6 (D)The words of the wicked are, “Lie in wait for blood,”
(E)But the mouth of the upright will deliver them.
7 (F)The wicked are overthrown and are no more,
But the house of the righteous will stand.
8 A man will be commended according to his wisdom,
(G)But he who is of a perverse heart will be despised.
9 (H)Better is the one who is [b]slighted but has a servant,
Than he who honors himself but lacks bread.
10 (I)A righteous man regards the life of his animal,
But the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
11 (J)He who [c]tills his land will be satisfied with (K)bread,
But he who follows [d]frivolity (L)is devoid of [e]understanding.
12 The wicked covet the catch of evil men,
But the root of the righteous yields fruit.
13 (M)The wicked is ensnared by the transgression of his lips,
(N)But the righteous will come through trouble.
14 (O)A man will be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth,
(P)And the recompense of a man’s hands will be rendered to him.
15 (Q)The way of a fool is right in his own eyes,
But he who heeds counsel is wise.
16 (R)A fool’s wrath is known at once,
But a prudent man covers shame.
17 (S)He who speaks truth declares righteousness,
But a false witness, deceit.
18 (T)There is one who speaks like the piercings of a sword,
But the tongue of the wise promotes health.
19 The truthful lip shall be established forever,
(U)But a lying tongue is but for a moment.
20 Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil,
But counselors of peace have joy.
21 (V)No grave [f]trouble will overtake the righteous,
But the wicked shall be filled with evil.
22 (W)Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord,
But those who deal truthfully are His delight.
23 (X)A prudent man conceals knowledge,
But the heart of fools proclaims foolishness.
24 (Y)The hand of the diligent will rule,
But the lazy man will be put to forced labor.
26 The righteous should choose his friends carefully,
For the way of the wicked leads them astray.
27 The lazy man does not roast what he took in hunting,
But diligence is man’s precious possession.
28 In the way of righteousness is life,
And in its pathway there is no death.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 12:4 Lit. A wife of valor
- Proverbs 12:9 lightly esteemed
- Proverbs 12:11 works or cultivates
- Proverbs 12:11 Lit. vain things
- Proverbs 12:11 Lit. heart
- Proverbs 12:21 harm
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