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Proverbios 14
La Palabra (Hispanoamérica)
Proverbios 14
La Palabra (Hispanoamérica)
14 La mujer sabia edifica su casa,
la necia la arruina con sus manos.
2 Quien procede honradamente respeta al Señor,
el de conducta torcida lo desprecia.
3 Las palabras del necio son brote de soberbia,
las del sabio le sirven de protección.
4 Donde no hay bueyes, granero vacío;
la fuerza del toro trae cosecha abundante.
5 Testigo fiel no miente,
testigo falso esparce mentiras.
6 El insolente busca sabiduría sin éxito,
para el inteligente es fácil el saber.
7 Aléjate de la persona insensata,
pues no recibirás saber de sus labios.
8 La sabiduría del prudente le hace conocer su camino,
la necedad de los estúpidos es un fraude.
9 Los necios se mofan de sus culpas,
los honrados gozan del favor.
10 El corazón conoce su propia amargura
y no comparte su alegría con extraños.
11 Mansión de malvados se arruina,
cabaña de honrados prospera.
12 Hay caminos que parecen rectos
y al final son caminos de muerte.
13 Aun entre risas sufre el corazón,
al final la alegría acaba en llanto.
14 Al infiel lo nutren sus extravíos;
a la persona de bien, sus obras.
15 El incauto se lo cree todo,
el prudente medita sus pasos.
16 El sabio teme un mal y lo evita,
el necio se mete en él confiado.
17 El impulsivo comete locuras,
el juicioso mantiene la calma.
18 Los incautos heredan necedad,
los prudentes abrazan el saber.
19 Los malos se someterán a los buenos,
los malvados se inclinarán ante el justo.
20 Aun al amigo le es odioso el pobre,
los amigos del rico son muchos.
21 Quien desprecia a su prójimo peca,
quien se apiada de los pobres es dichoso.
22 Se extravían quienes traman el mal,
amor y verdad para los que buscan el bien.
23 Todo trabajo rinde beneficios;
la palabrería, sólo penuria.
24 El ingenio es corona de sabios;
la insensatez, distintivo de necios.
25 El testigo veraz salva vidas,
el falso propaga mentiras.
26 El respeto del Señor da plena confianza,
será para sus hijos un refugio.
27 El respeto del Señor es fuente de vida,
libra de los lazos de la muerte.
28 Pueblo numeroso, gloria del rey;
escasez de gente, ruina del príncipe.
29 El paciente demuestra gran inteligencia,
el impulsivo delata necedad.
30 La mente sana vivifica al cuerpo,
la envidia corroe los huesos.
31 Quien oprime al pobre insulta a su Creador,
quien se apiada del indigente lo honra.
32 El malvado tropieza en su maldad,
el justo halla refugio en su honradez.
33 La sabiduría habita en mente inteligente,
pero es desconocida entre los necios.
34 La justicia engrandece a una nación,
el pecado cubre a los pueblos de vergüenza.
35 El rey favorece al siervo eficiente
y descarga su cólera sobre el inepto.
Proverbios 14
Nueva Versión Internacional
Proverbios 14
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14 La mujer sabia edifica su casa;
la necia, con sus manos la destruye.
2 El que va por buen camino teme al Señor;
el que va por malos caminos lo desprecia.
3 De la boca del necio brota arrogancia;
los labios del sabio son su propia protección.
4 Donde no hay bueyes el granero está vacío;
con la fuerza del buey aumenta la cosecha.
5 El testigo veraz jamás miente;
el testigo falso propaga mentiras.
6 El insolente busca sabiduría y no la halla;
para el entendido, el conocimiento es cosa fácil.
7 Mantente a distancia del necio,
pues en sus labios no hallarás conocimiento.
8 La sabiduría del prudente es discernir sus caminos,
pero al necio lo engaña su propia necedad.
9 Los necios hacen mofa de sus propias faltas,
pero entre los íntegros hay buena voluntad.
10 Cada corazón conoce sus propias amarguras,
y ningún extraño comparte su alegría.
11 La casa del malvado será destruida,
pero la morada del justo prosperará.
12 Hay un camino que al hombre le parece recto,
pero acaba por ser camino de muerte.
13 Hasta de reírse duele el corazón
y hay alegrías que acaban en tristezas.
14 El inconstante recibirá todo el pago de su inconstancia;
el hombre bueno, el premio de sus acciones.
15 El inexperto cree todo lo que le dicen;
el prudente se fija por dónde va.
16 El sabio teme al Señor y se aparta del mal,
pero el necio es arrogante y se pasa de confiado.
17 El iracundo actúa neciamente
y el malvado es odiado.
18 Herencia de los inexpertos es la necedad;
corona de los prudentes, el conocimiento.
19 Los malvados se postrarán ante los buenos;
los impíos, ante las puertas de los justos.
20 Al pobre hasta sus amigos lo aborrecen,
pero son muchos los que aman al rico.
21 Es un pecado despreciar al prójimo;
¡dichoso el que se compadece de los pobres!
22 Pierden el camino los que planean el mal,
pero hallan amor y verdad los que hacen el bien.
23 Todo esfuerzo tiene su recompensa,
pero quedarse en las palabras solamente, lleva a la pobreza.
24 La corona del sabio es su riqueza;
la de los necios, su necedad.
25 El testigo veraz salva vidas,
pero el testigo falso miente.
26 El temor del Señor es un baluarte seguro
que sirve de refugio a los hijos.
27 El temor del Señor es fuente de vida
y libera de los lazos de la muerte.
28 Gloria del rey es gobernar a una gran población;
un príncipe sin súbditos está arruinado.
29 El que es paciente muestra gran inteligencia;
el que es agresivo muestra mucha insensatez.
30 El corazón tranquilo da vida al cuerpo,
pero la envidia carcome los huesos.
31 El que oprime al pobre ofende a su Creador,
pero honra a Dios quien se apiada del necesitado.
32 El malvado cae por su propia maldad;
el justo, aun en su muerte, halla refugio en Dios.[a]
33 En el corazón de los entendidos mora la sabiduría,
pero los necios ni siquiera la conocen.[b]
34 La justicia enaltece a una nación,
pero el pecado deshonra a todos los pueblos.
35 El rey favorece al siervo inteligente,
pero descarga su ira sobre el sinvergüenza.
Proverbs 14
New International Version
Proverbs 14
New International Version
14 The wise woman builds her house,(A)
but with her own hands the foolish one tears hers down.
2 Whoever fears the Lord walks uprightly,
but those who despise him are devious in their ways.
4 Where there are no oxen, the manger is empty,
but from the strength of an ox(D) come abundant harvests.
5 An honest witness does not deceive,
but a false witness pours out lies.(E)
6 The mocker seeks wisdom and finds none,
but knowledge comes easily to the discerning.(F)
7 Stay away from a fool,
for you will not find knowledge on their lips.
8 The wisdom of the prudent is to give thought to their ways,(G)
but the folly of fools is deception.(H)
9 Fools mock at making amends for sin,
but goodwill is found among the upright.
10 Each heart knows its own bitterness,
and no one else can share its joy.
13 Even in laughter(M) the heart may ache,
and rejoicing may end in grief.
15 The simple believe anything,
but the prudent give thought to their steps.(P)
17 A quick-tempered person(S) does foolish things,(T)
and the one who devises evil schemes is hated.(U)
18 The simple inherit folly,
but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
19 Evildoers will bow down in the presence of the good,
and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.(V)
20 The poor are shunned even by their neighbors,
but the rich have many friends.(W)
22 Do not those who plot evil go astray?(Z)
But those who plan what is good find[a] love and faithfulness.
23 All hard work brings a profit,
but mere talk leads only to poverty.
24 The wealth of the wise is their crown,
but the folly of fools yields folly.(AA)
25 A truthful witness saves lives,
but a false witness is deceitful.(AB)
26 Whoever fears the Lord has a secure fortress,(AC)
and for their children it will be a refuge.(AD)
28 A large population is a king’s glory,
but without subjects a prince is ruined.(AG)
29 Whoever is patient has great understanding,(AH)
but one who is quick-tempered displays folly.(AI)
30 A heart at peace gives life to the body,
but envy rots the bones.(AJ)
31 Whoever oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker,(AK)
but whoever is kind to the needy honors God.(AL)
32 When calamity comes, the wicked are brought down,(AM)
but even in death the righteous seek refuge in God.(AN)
33 Wisdom reposes in the heart of the discerning(AO)
and even among fools she lets herself be known.[b]
34 Righteousness exalts a nation,(AP)
but sin condemns any people.
35 A king delights in a wise servant,
but a shameful servant arouses his fury.(AQ)
Footnotes
- Proverbs 14:22 Or show
- Proverbs 14:33 Hebrew; Septuagint and Syriac discerning / but in the heart of fools she is not known
Proverbs 14
King James Version
Proverbs 14
King James Version
14 Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands.
2 He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the Lord: but he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him.
3 In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
4 Where no oxen are, the crib is clean: but much increase is by the strength of the ox.
5 A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies.
6 A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy unto him that understandeth.
7 Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge.
8 The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.
9 Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is favour.
10 The heart knoweth his own bitterness; and a stranger doth not intermeddle with his joy.
11 The house of the wicked shall be overthrown: but the tabernacle of the upright shall flourish.
12 There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.
13 Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of that mirth is heaviness.
14 The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a good man shall be satisfied from himself.
15 The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.
16 A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.
17 He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.
18 The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
19 The evil bow before the good; and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
20 The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: but the rich hath many friends.
21 He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.
22 Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good.
23 In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury.
24 The crown of the wise is their riches: but the foolishness of fools is folly.
25 A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful witness speaketh lies.
26 In the fear of the Lord is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.
27 The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
28 In the multitude of people is the king's honour: but in the want of people is the destruction of the prince.
29 He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.
30 A sound heart is the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones.
31 He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.
32 The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but the righteous hath hope in his death.
33 Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but that which is in the midst of fools is made known.
34 Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people.
35 The king's favour is toward a wise servant: but his wrath is against him that causeth shame.
Proverbs 14
New King James Version
Proverbs 14
New King James Version
The Ways of Life and Death
14 The wise woman builds her house,
But the foolish pulls it down with her hands.
2 He who walks in his uprightness fears the Lord,
(A)But he who is perverse in his ways despises Him.
3 In the mouth of a fool is a rod of pride,
(B)But the lips of the wise will preserve them.
4 Where no oxen are, the [a]trough is clean;
But much increase comes by the strength of an ox.
6 A scoffer seeks wisdom and does not find it,
But (E)knowledge is easy to him who understands.
7 Go from the presence of a foolish man,
When you do not perceive in him the lips of (F)knowledge.
8 The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way,
But the folly of fools is deceit.
10 The heart knows its own bitterness,
And a stranger does not share its joy.
11 (H)The house of the wicked will be overthrown,
But the tent of the upright will flourish.
13 Even in laughter the heart may sorrow,
And (L)the end of mirth may be grief.
14 The backslider in heart will be (M)filled with his own ways,
But a good man will be satisfied [c]from (N)above.
15 The simple believes every word,
But the prudent considers well his steps.
16 (O)A wise man fears and departs from evil,
But a fool rages and is self-confident.
17 A quick-tempered man acts foolishly,
And a man of wicked intentions is hated.
18 The simple inherit folly,
But the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
19 The evil will bow before the good,
And the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
20 (P)The poor man is hated even by his own neighbor,
But [d]the rich has many (Q)friends.
21 He who despises his neighbor sins;
(R)But he who has mercy on the poor, happy is he.
22 Do they not go astray who devise evil?
But mercy and truth belong to those who devise good.
23 In all labor there is profit,
But [e]idle chatter leads only to poverty.
24 The crown of the wise is their riches,
But the foolishness of fools is folly.
26 In the fear of the Lord there is strong confidence,
And His children will have a place of refuge.
27 (T)The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life,
To turn one away from the snares of death.
28 In a multitude of people is a king’s honor,
But in the lack of people is the downfall of a prince.
31 (X)He who oppresses the poor reproaches (Y)his Maker,
But he who honors Him has mercy on the needy.
32 The wicked is banished in his wickedness,
But (Z)the righteous has a refuge in his death.
33 Wisdom rests in the heart of him who has understanding,
But (AA)what is in the heart of fools is made known.
35 (AC)The king’s favor is toward a wise servant,
But his wrath is against him who causes shame.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 14:4 manger or feed trough
- Proverbs 14:9 Lit. guilt
- Proverbs 14:14 Lit. from above himself
- Proverbs 14:20 Lit. many are the lovers of the rich
- Proverbs 14:23 Lit. talk of the lips
- Proverbs 14:25 saves lives
- Proverbs 14:29 Lit. short of spirit
- Proverbs 14:34 shame or disgrace
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