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Proverbios 18
Nueva Versión Internacional
Proverbios 18
Nueva Versión Internacional
18 El egoísta busca su propio bien;
contra todo sano juicio inicia un pleito.
2 Al necio no le complace la inteligencia;
tan solo hace alarde de su propia opinión.
3 Con la maldad viene el desprecio
y con la vergüenza llega la deshonra.
4 Las palabras del hombre son aguas profundas,
arroyo de aguas vivas, fuente de sabiduría.
5 No está bien favorecer al[a] malvado
y dejar de lado los derechos del justo.
6 Los labios del necio son causa de contienda;
su boca incita a la riña.
7 La boca del necio es su perdición;
sus labios son para él una trampa mortal.
8 Los chismes son deliciosos manjares;
penetran hasta lo más íntimo del ser.
9 El que es negligente en su trabajo
confraterniza con el que es destructivo.
10 Torre fuerte es el nombre del Señor;
a ella corren los justos y se ponen a salvo.
11 La riqueza del rico es su baluarte
y este cree que sus muros son inalcanzables.
12 Tras el orgullo viene la destrucción;
y tras la humildad, el honor.
13 Es necio y vergonzoso
responder antes de escuchar.
14 En la enfermedad, el ánimo levanta al enfermo;
¿pero quién podrá levantar el ánimo al abatido?
15 El corazón prudente adquiere conocimiento;
los oídos de los sabios procuran hallarlo.
16 Con regalos se abren todas las puertas
y se llega a la presencia de gente importante.
17 El primero en presentar su caso parece inocente,
hasta que llega la otra parte y lo refuta.
18 El echar suertes pone fin a los litigios
y decide entre los poderosos.
19 Más resiste el hermano ofendido que una ciudad amurallada;
los litigios son como cerrojos de una fortaleza.
20 Cada uno se llena con lo que dice
y se sacia con lo que habla.
21 En la lengua hay poder de vida y muerte;
quienes la aman comerán de su fruto.
22 Quien halla esposa encuentra el bien
y recibe el favor del Señor.
23 El pobre habla en tono suplicante;
el rico responde con aspereza.
24 Hay amigos[b] que llevan a la ruina
y hay amigos más fieles que un hermano.
Proverbs 18
Authorized (King James) Version
Proverbs 18
Authorized (King James) Version
18 Through desire a man, having separated himself,
seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom.
2 A fool hath no delight in understanding,
but that his heart may discover itself.
3 When the wicked cometh, then cometh also contempt,
and with ignominy reproach.
4 The words of a man’s mouth are as deep waters,
and the wellspring of wisdom as a flowing brook.
5 It is not good to accept the person of the wicked,
to overthrow the righteous in judgment.
6 A fool’s lips enter into contention,
and his mouth calleth for strokes.
7 A fool’s mouth is his destruction,
and his lips are the snare of his soul.
8 The words of a talebearer are as wounds,
and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
9 He also that is slothful in his work
is brother to him that is a great waster.
10 The name of the Lord is a strong tower:
the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.
11 The rich man’s wealth is his strong city,
and as an high wall in his own conceit.
12 Before destruction the heart of man is haughty,
and before honour is humility.
13 He that answereth a matter before he heareth it,
it is folly and shame unto him.
14 The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity;
but a wounded spirit who can bear?
15 The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge;
and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
16 A man’s gift maketh room for him,
and bringeth him before great men.
17 He that is first in his own cause seemeth just;
but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.
18 The lot causeth contentions to cease,
and parteth between the mighty.
19 A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city:
and their contentions are like the bars of a castle.
20 A man’s belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth;
and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled.
21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue:
and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.
22 Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing,
and obtaineth favour of the Lord.
23 The poor useth intreaties;
but the rich answereth roughly.
24 A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly:
and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.
Притчи 18
Bulgarian Bible
Притчи 18
Bulgarian Bible
18 Който се отлъчва от другите , търси само своето желание, И се противи на всеки здрав разум.
2 Безумният не се наслаждава от благоразумието, Но само от изявяване сърцето си.
3 С идването на нечестивия идва и презрение, И с подлостта идва и позор.
4 Думите из устата на човека са като дълбоки води, И изворът на мъдростта е като поток.
5 Не е добре да се приема нечестивия, Или да се изкривява съда на праведния.
6 Устните на безумния причиняват препирни, И устата му предизвикват плесници.
7 Устата на безумния са погибел за него, И устните му са примка за душата му.
8 Думите на шепотника са като сладки залъци, И слизат вътре в корема.
9 Немарливият в работата си Е брат на разсипника.
10 Името Господно е яка кула; Праведният прибягва в нея, и е поставен на високо.
11 Имотът на богатия е укрепен град за него, И той е висока стена във въображението му.
12 Преди загиването сърцето на човека се превъзнася, И преди прославянето то се смирява.
13 Да отговаря някой преди да чуе, Е безумие и позор за него.
14 Духът на човека ще го подпира в немощта му; Кой може да подигне унилия дух?
15 Сърцето на благоразумния придобива разум, И ухото на мъртвите търси знание.
16 Подаръкът, който дава човек, отваря място за него, И го привежда пред големците.
17 Който пръв защитава делото си изглежда да е прав, Но съседът му идва и го изпитва.
18 Жребието прекратява разприте, И решава между силите.
19 Брат онеправдан е по-недостъпен от укрепен град, И разногласията им са като лостове на крепост.
20 От плодовете на устата на човека ще се насити коремът му; От произведението на устните си човек ще се насити.
21 Смърт и живот има в силата на езика, И ония, които го обичат, ще ядат плодовете му.
22 Който е намерил съпруга намерил е добро И е получил благоволение от Господа.
23 Сиромахът говори с умолявания, Но богатият отговаря грубо.
24 Човек, който има много приятели намира в това погубването си; Но има приятел, който се държи по-близко и от брат.
Proverbs 18
Christian Standard Bible Anglicised
Proverbs 18
Christian Standard Bible Anglicised
18 One who isolates himself pursues selfish desires;
he rebels against all sound wisdom.
3 When a wicked person comes, contempt also comes,
and along with dishonour, derision.
6 A fool’s lips lead to strife,
and his mouth provokes a beating.(E)
7 A fool’s mouth is his devastation,
and his lips are a trap for his life.(F)
11 The wealth of the rich is his fortified city;
in his imagination it is like a high wall.(K)
13 The one who gives an answer before he listens –
this is foolishness and disgrace for him.(N)
14 A person’s spirit can endure sickness,
but who can survive a broken spirit?(O)
15 The mind of the discerning acquires knowledge,
and the ear of the wise seeks it.(P)
17 The first to state his case seems right
until another comes and cross-examines him.(R)
18 Casting the lot(S) ends quarrels
and separates powerful opponents.
19 An offended brother is harder to reach[g]
than a fortified city,
and quarrels are like the bars of a fortress.
20 From the fruit of a person’s mouth his stomach is satisfied;
he is filled with the product of his lips.(T)
21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue,
and those who love it will eat its fruit.(U)
Footnotes
- 18:2 Lit to uncover his heart
- 18:4 Or waters; a fountain of wisdom is a flowing river
- 18:8 Lit to the chambers of the belly
- 18:9 Lit master of destruction
- 18:10 Lit raised high
- 18:16 Lit gift makes room
- 18:19 LXX, Syr, Tg, Vg read is stronger
- 18:24 Some LXX mss, Syr, Tg, Vg read friends must be friendly
Proverbs 18
New International Version
Proverbs 18
New International Version
18 An unfriendly person pursues selfish ends
and against all sound judgment starts quarrels.
2 Fools find no pleasure in understanding
but delight in airing their own opinions.(A)
3 When wickedness comes, so does contempt,
and with shame comes reproach.
4 The words of the mouth are deep waters,(B)
but the fountain of wisdom is a rushing stream.
6 The lips of fools bring them strife,
and their mouths invite a beating.(E)
8 The words of a gossip are like choice morsels;
they go down to the inmost parts.(H)
9 One who is slack in his work
is brother to one who destroys.(I)
11 The wealth of the rich is their fortified city;(L)
they imagine it a wall too high to scale.
12 Before a downfall the heart is haughty,
but humility comes before honor.(M)
13 To answer before listening—
that is folly and shame.(N)
14 The human spirit can endure in sickness,
but a crushed spirit who can bear?(O)
15 The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge,(P)
for the ears of the wise seek it out.
16 A gift(Q) opens the way
and ushers the giver into the presence of the great.
17 In a lawsuit the first to speak seems right,
until someone comes forward and cross-examines.
18 Casting the lot settles disputes(R)
and keeps strong opponents apart.
19 A brother wronged(S) is more unyielding than a fortified city;
disputes are like the barred gates of a citadel.
20 From the fruit of their mouth a person’s stomach is filled;
with the harvest of their lips they are satisfied.(T)
23 The poor plead for mercy,
but the rich answer harshly.
24 One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin,
but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.(Y)
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