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Proverbios 18
Reina-Valera 1995
Proverbios 18
Reina-Valera 1995
18 Su propio deseo busca el que se aparta
y se entremete en todo negocio.
2 No se complace el necio en la inteligencia,
sino en manifestar su propia opinión.
3 Con el malvado viene también el menosprecio,
y con el que deshonra, la afrenta.
4 Aguas profundas son las palabras de la boca del hombre;
y arroyo que rebosa es la fuente de la sabiduría.
5 Tener respeto a la persona del malvado
para pervertir el derecho del justo, no es bueno.
6 Los labios del necio provocan contienda;
su boca, a los azotes llama.
7 La boca del necio le acarrea quebranto;
sus labios son trampas para su propia vida.
8 Las palabras del chismoso son como bocados suaves
que penetran hasta las entrañas.
9 El que es negligente en su trabajo
es hermano del hombre destructor.
10 Fuerte torre es el nombre de Jehová;
a ella corre el justo y se siente seguro.
11 Las riquezas del rico son su ciudad fortificada;
como un muro defensivo se las imagina.
12 Antes del quebranto se engríe el corazón del hombre,
pero antes de los honores está la humildad.
13 Al que responde sin haber escuchado,
la palabra le es fatuidad y vergüenza.
14 El ánimo del hombre le sostendrá en su enfermedad,
pero ¿quién sostendrá a un ánimo angustiado?
15 El corazón del inteligente adquiere sabiduría,
y el oído de los sabios busca la ciencia.
16 Los regalos de un hombre le abren el camino
que lleva a la presencia de los grandes.
17 Justo parece el primero que aboga por su causa,
pero viene su adversario y le rebate.
18 Las suertes ponen fin a los pleitos
y deciden entre los poderosos.
19 El hermano ofendido es más tenaz que una ciudad fuerte,
y las contiendas entre hermanos son como cerrojos de alcázar.
20 Del fruto de la boca del hombre se llena su vientre;
se sacia del producto de sus labios.
21 La muerte y la vida están en poder de la lengua;
el que la ama, comerá de sus frutos.
22 El que encuentra esposa encuentra el bien
y alcanza la benevolencia de Jehová.
23 El pobre habla con ruegos;
el rico responde con dureza.
24 El hombre que tiene amigos debe ser amistoso,
y amigos hay más unidos que un hermano.
Proverbs 18
Common English Bible
Proverbs 18
Common English Bible
18 Unfriendly people look out for themselves;
they bicker with sensible people.
2 Fools find no pleasure in understanding,
but only in expressing their opinion.
3 When the wicked arrive, so does contempt;
with shame comes insult.
4 The words of a person’s mouth are deep waters,
a bubbling stream, a fountain of wisdom.
5 Favoring the wicked isn’t good;
it denies justice to the righteous.
6 The lips of fools make accusations;
their mouths elicit beatings.
7 The mouth of fools is their ruin;
their lips are a trap for their lives.
8 The words of gossips are like choice snacks;
they go down to the inmost parts.
9 Those who are lazy in their work
are brothers to thugs.
10 The Lord’s name is a strong tower;
the righteous run to it and find refuge.
11 The riches of the wealthy are a strong city
and like a high wall in their imagination.
12 Pride comes before a disaster,
but humility comes before respect.
13 Those who answer before they listen
are foolish and disgraceful.
14 The human spirit sustains a sick person,
but who can bear a broken spirit?
15 An understanding mind gains knowledge;
the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
16 A gift opens the way
for access to important people.
17 The first person to testify seems innocent,
until the other comes and cross-examines him.
18 The dice settle conflicts
and keep strong opponents apart.
19 An offended ally is more formidable than a city;
such quarreling is like the bars of a castle.
20 The stomach is satisfied
by the fruit of the mouth;
one’s lips can earn a satisfying income.
21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue;
those who love it will eat its fruit.
22 He who finds a wife finds what is good,
gaining favor from the Lord.
23 The poor plead for help,
but the wealthy answer harshly.
24 There are persons for companionship,
but then there are friends who are more loyal than family.
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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