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Proverbios 18
Nueva Biblia Viva
Proverbios 18
Nueva Biblia Viva
18 El egoísta sólo busca satisfacer su propio bien; está en contra de todo buen consejo.
2 Al necio no le interesa entender; todo lo que quiere es dar su propia opinión.
3 Con la maldad, viene el desprecio, y con la vergüenza llega el oprobio.
4 Las palabras del hombre son aguas profundas; las palabras de sabiduría son como un arroyo refrescante.
5 Está mal que un juez favorezca al culpable y condene al inocente.
6 Los labios del necio lo meten en continuas peleas; sus palabras le causan azotes.
7 La boca del necio es su ruina; sus labios son una trampa mortal.
8 Los chismes son como delicioso bocado, pero penetran hasta lo más profundo del ser.
9 El perezoso es tan malo como el destructor.
10 El nombre del Señor es una torre poderosa; los justos acuden a ella y están a salvo.
11 El rico piensa que su riqueza es una ciudad protegida por altos muros, impenetrable.
12 Primero viene el orgullo y luego el fracaso; primero la humildad y luego los honores.
13 Es vergonzoso y necio responder antes de escuchar.
14 El ánimo del hombre puede sostener al enfermo, ¿pero quién puede levantar al abatido?
15 El inteligente adquiere conocimiento, el sabio escucha atentamente para encontrarlo.
16 Con regalos se abren todas las puertas y se llega a la presencia de gente importante.
17 El primero que da su versión parece que dice la verdad, hasta que llega el otro y lo desmiente.
18 El echar suertes termina con los pleitos y arregla los desacuerdos entre las partes en pugna.
19 Más resiste el hermano ofendido que una ciudad amurallada, los litigios son como cerrojos de ciudadelas.
20 El hombre se llena con el fruto de su boca, y se sacia con lo que habla.
21 La lengua tiene poder para vida o para muerte; los que la aman sufrirán las consecuencias.
22 El hombre que encuentra esposa, halla algo bueno; con eso el Señor le ha mostrado su favor.
23 El pobre pide con súplicas y el rico responde con arrogancia.
24 Hay amigos que nos llevan a la ruina, pero hay amigos más fieles que un hermano.
Proverbios 18
Dios Habla Hoy
Proverbios 18
Dios Habla Hoy
18 El egoísta sólo busca su interés,
y se opone a todo buen consejo.
2 El necio no tiene deseos de aprender;
sólo le importa presumir de lo que sabe.
3 Con la maldad viene la vergüenza;
con el orgullo, la deshonra.
4 Las palabras del hombre son aguas profundas,
río que corre, pozo de sabiduría.
5 No está bien que los jueces favorezcan al culpable
y le nieguen sus derechos al inocente.
6 Con sus labios, el necio se mete en líos;
con sus palabras se busca buenos azotes.
7 Las palabras del necio son su propia ruina;
con sus labios se echa la soga al cuello.
8 Los chismes son como golosinas,
pero calan hasta lo más profundo.
9 Los perezosos y los destructores
¡hasta hermanos resultan!
10 El nombre del Señor es una torre poderosa
a la que acuden los justos en busca de protección.
11 El rico cree que sus riquezas
son una ciudad protegida por altos muros.
12 Tras el orgullo viene el fracaso;
tras la humildad, la prosperidad.
13 Es una necedad y una vergüenza
responder antes de escuchar.
14 Al enfermo lo levanta su ánimo,
pero al ánimo decaído, ¿quién podrá levantarlo?
15 Los sabios e inteligentes
adquieren los conocimientos que buscan.
16 Con un regalo se abren todas las puertas
y se llega hasta la gente importante.
17 El primero en defenderse parece tener la razón,
pero llega su contrario y lo desmiente.
18 El juicio divino pone fin a los pleitos
y separa a las partes en pugna.
19 Más se cierra el hermano ofendido
que una ciudad amurallada.
Los pleitos separan
como las rejas de un palacio.
20 Cada uno comerá hasta el cansancio
del fruto de sus palabras.
21 La vida y la muerte dependen de la lengua;
los que hablan mucho sufrirán las consecuencias.
22 Encontrar esposa es encontrar lo mejor:
es recibir una muestra del favor de Dios.
23 El pobre habla con ruegos;
el rico responde con altanería.
24 Algunas amistades se rompen fácilmente,
pero hay amigos más fieles que un hermano.
Proverbs 18
King James Version
Proverbs 18
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.
Proverbs 18
New Catholic Bible
Proverbs 18
New Catholic Bible
Chapter 18
The Words of the Mouth[a]
1 Someone who lives alone seeks only to fulfill his desires
and ignores the advice of others.
2 A fool takes no pleasure in understanding
but only delights in expressing his own opinions.
3 When wickedness comes, it is accompanied by contempt,
and with dishonor comes disgrace.
4 The words of the mouth are turbulent waters,
but the fountain of wisdom is a flowing brook.
5 It is not right to show partiality[b] to the guilty
or to deprive the innocent of a just judgment.
6 The lips of a fool cause strife,
and his mouth provokes a flogging.
7 The mouth of a fool leads to his ruin,
and his lips are a snare to his very life.[c]
8 The whispers of a gossiper are tasty morsels
that corrode one’s inner being.
9 Anyone who is lazy in his work
is a brother to the man who wages destruction.
10 [d]The name of the Lord is a tower of strength;
the upright man runs to it and finds refuge.
11 The wealth of a rich man is his stronghold;
he regards it as a high wall that cannot be scaled.
12 A man is haughty until disaster overtakes him,
but humility comes before honors.
13 One who answers before listening
exposes his folly and incurs shame.
14 A man’s spirit can manage to endure sickness,
but when the spirit is crushed, who can bear it?
15 A discerning mind gains knowledge,
and the ears of the wise eagerly seek knowledge.
16 A gift opens doors for the giver
and wins him access to the powerful.
17 The one who pleads his case first will seem right
until his opponent comes forth to interrogate him.[e]
18 Casting lots[f] can settle disputes
and avoid contention between powerful rivals.
19 An offended brother is stronger than a fortress,
and quarrels are more difficult to overcome than castle gates.
20 From the fruit of the mouth one’s stomach is filled;
contentment is gained from the yield of one’s lips.
21 The tongue has the power over life and death;[g]
those who cherish it will enjoy its fruits.
22 One who finds a wife finds happiness
and receives favor from the Lord.[h]
23 A poor man uses language of entreaty,
but the rich man replies with insults.
24 Some friends can lead us to ruin,
but a true friend is closer than a brother.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 18:1 In this sparse series of sayings, whose themes are now familiar to the reader, a few reflections stand out, e.g., concerning the danger of the human word and the difficulty of the righteous during a trial. Once again we note the unfavorable state of the poor (v. 23).
- Proverbs 18:5 Partiality toward anyone was condemned in the law (see Lev 19:15; Deut 1:17; 16:19).
- Proverbs 18:7 One who cannot curb his tongue is a fool (see Jas 3), for it is through our words that we are justified or condemned (see Mt 12:37). Our speech should always be seasoned with salt so that we may know how to respond to each person (see Col 4:6).
- Proverbs 18:10 In the struggle of life the faithful find support and refuge in the Lord, while the foolish put their trust in their wealth. Name of the Lord: the name stands for the person since it expresses his nature and qualities (see note on Ex 3:13-15). Tower: towers were the only safe places against robbers and enemies. The wealth . . . stronghold: same as Prov 10:15 (see note there). Cannot be scaled: unscalable for humans but not for God (see Isa 25:12).
- Proverbs 18:17 This verse can apply to many situations, but it can also be interpreted as being directed toward judges to persuade them to hear both sides of a case (see Deut 1:16).
- Proverbs 18:18 Casting lots: see note on Prov 16:33.
- Proverbs 18:21 The tongue has the power over life and death: see note on Prov 13:3.
- Proverbs 18:22 Receives favor from the Lord: identical to Prov 8:35, where the favor results from finding wisdom.
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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