Proverbs 25
King James Version
25 These are also proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied out.
2 It is the glory of God to conceal a thing: but the honour of kings is to search out a matter.
3 The heaven for height, and the earth for depth, and the heart of kings is unsearchable.
4 Take away the dross from the silver, and there shall come forth a vessel for the finer.
5 Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness.
6 Put not forth thyself in the presence of the king, and stand not in the place of great men:
7 For better it is that it be said unto thee, Come up hither; than that thou shouldest be put lower in the presence of the prince whom thine eyes have seen.
8 Go not forth hastily to strive, lest thou know not what to do in the end thereof, when thy neighbour hath put thee to shame.
9 Debate thy cause with thy neighbour himself; and discover not a secret to another:
10 Lest he that heareth it put thee to shame, and thine infamy turn not away.
11 A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.
12 As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.
13 As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to them that send him: for he refresheth the soul of his masters.
14 Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind without rain.
15 By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone.
16 Hast thou found honey? eat so much as is sufficient for thee, lest thou be filled therewith, and vomit it.
17 Withdraw thy foot from thy neighbour's house; lest he be weary of thee, and so hate thee.
18 A man that beareth false witness against his neighbour is a maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow.
19 Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble is like a broken tooth, and a foot out of joint.
20 As he that taketh away a garment in cold weather, and as vinegar upon nitre, so is he that singeth songs to an heavy heart.
21 If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:
22 For thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and the Lord shall reward thee.
23 The north wind driveth away rain: so doth an angry countenance a backbiting tongue.
24 It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman and in a wide house.
25 As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country.
26 A righteous man falling down before the wicked is as a troubled fountain, and a corrupt spring.
27 It is not good to eat much honey: so for men to search their own glory is not glory.
28 He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls.
Proverbios 25
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Comparaciones y lecciones morales
25 También estos son proverbios de Salomón(A), que transcribieron los hombres de Ezequías, rey de Judá:
2 ¶Es gloria de Dios encubrir una cosa(B),
Pero la gloria de los reyes es investigar un asunto(C).
3 Como la altura de los cielos y la profundidad de la tierra,
Así es el corazón de los reyes, inescrutable.
4 Quita la escoria de la plata(D),
Y saldrá un vaso para el orfebre(E);
5 Quita al malo de delante del rey(F),
Y su trono se afianzará en la justicia(G).
6 No hagas ostentación ante el rey,
Y no te pongas en el lugar de los grandes;
7 Porque es mejor que te digan: «Sube acá»,
A que te humillen delante del príncipe
A quien tus ojos han visto(H).
8 ¶No te apresures a presentar pleito(I);
Pues[a] ¿qué harás al final,
Cuando tu prójimo te avergüence?
9 Discute tu caso con tu prójimo(J)
Y no descubras el secreto de otro(K),
10 No sea que te reproche el que lo oiga
Y tu mala fama no se acabe[b].
11 ¶Como manzanas de oro en engastes de plata
Es la palabra dicha a su tiempo(L).
12 Como pendiente[c] de oro(M) y adorno de oro fino(N)
Es el sabio que reprende al oído atento(O).
13 Como frescura de nieve en tiempo[d] de la siega
Es el mensajero fiel(P) para los que lo envían,
Porque refresca el alma de sus señores.
14 Como las nubes y el viento sin lluvia(Q)
Es el hombre que se jacta falsamente de sus dones[e](R).
15 Con la mucha paciencia[f] se persuade al príncipe,
Y la lengua suave quebranta los huesos(S).
16 ¿Has hallado miel(T)? Come solo lo que necesites[g],
No sea que te hartes y la vomites.
17 No frecuente tu pie la casa de tu vecino,
No sea que él se hastíe de ti y te aborrezca.
18 Como mazo y espada(U) y flecha aguda(V)
Es el hombre que levanta falso testimonio contra su prójimo(W).
19 Como diente malo y pie que resbala
Es la confianza en el hombre engañador(X) en tiempo de angustia.
20 Como el que se quita la ropa en día de frío, o como el vinagre sobre la lejía[h],
Es el que canta canciones a un corazón afligido[i].
21 Si tu enemigo[j] tiene hambre, dale de comer pan,
Y si tiene sed, dale a beber agua(Y);
22 Porque así amontonarás[k] brasas sobre su cabeza,
Y el Señor te recompensará(Z).
23 El viento del norte trae la lluvia,
Y la lengua murmuradora[l], el semblante lleno de ira(AA).
24 Mejor es vivir en un rincón del terrado
Que en una casa con mujer rencillosa[m](AB).
25 Como agua fría para el alma sedienta,
Así son las buenas nuevas de una tierra lejana(AC).
26 Como manantial turbio y pozo contaminado[n](AD)
Es el justo que cede ante el impío.
27 No es bueno comer mucha miel,
Ni el buscar la propia gloria es gloria(AE).
28 Como ciudad invadida y sin murallas(AF)
Es el hombre que no domina su espíritu(AG).
Footnotes
- 25:8 Lit. no sea que.
- 25:10 Lit. vuelva.
- 25:12 O nariguera.
- 25:13 Lit. día.
- 25:14 Lit. en un don de falsedad.
- 25:15 Lit. largura de ira.
- 25:16 Lit. tu suficiencia.
- 25:20 I.e. carbonato sódico.
- 25:20 Lit. malo.
- 25:21 Lit. el que te odia.
- 25:22 Lit. agarrarás.
- 25:23 Lit. lengua de secreto.
- 25:24 Lit. casa en común con mujer contenciosa.
- 25:26 Lit. en ruinas.
Proverbs 25
New King James Version
Further Wise Sayings of Solomon
25 These(A) also are proverbs of Solomon which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied:
2 (B)It is the glory of God to conceal a matter,
But the glory of kings is to search out a matter.
3 As the heavens for height and the earth for depth,
So the heart of kings is unsearchable.
4 (C)Take away the dross from silver,
And it will go to the silversmith for jewelry.
5 Take away the wicked from before the king,
And his throne will be established in (D)righteousness.
6 Do not exalt yourself in the presence of the king,
And do not stand in the place of the great;
7 (E)For it is better that he say to you,
“Come up here,”
Than that you should be put lower in the presence of the prince,
Whom your eyes have seen.
8 (F)Do not go hastily to [a]court;
For what will you do in the end,
When your neighbor has put you to shame?
9 (G)Debate your case with your neighbor,
And do not disclose the secret to another;
10 Lest he who hears it expose your shame,
And [b]your reputation be ruined.
11 A word fitly (H)spoken is like apples of gold
In settings of silver.
12 Like an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold
Is a wise rebuker to an obedient ear.
13 (I)Like the cold of snow in time of harvest
Is a faithful messenger to those who send him,
For he refreshes the soul of his masters.
15 (L)By long forbearance a ruler is persuaded,
And a gentle tongue breaks a bone.
16 Have you found honey?
Eat only as much as you need,
Lest you be filled with it and vomit.
17 Seldom set foot in your neighbor’s house,
Lest he become weary of you and hate you.
18 (M)A man who bears false witness against his neighbor
Is like a club, a sword, and a sharp arrow.
19 Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble
Is like a bad tooth and a foot out of joint.
20 Like one who takes away a garment in cold weather,
And like vinegar on soda,
Is one who (N)sings songs to a heavy heart.
21 (O)If your enemy is hungry, give him bread to eat;
And if he is thirsty, give him water to drink;
22 For so you will heap coals of fire on his head,
(P)And the Lord will reward you.
23 The north wind brings forth rain,
And (Q)a backbiting tongue an angry countenance.
24 (R)It is better to dwell in a corner of a housetop,
Than in a house shared with a contentious woman.
25 As cold water to a weary soul,
So is (S)good news from a far country.
26 A righteous man who falters before the wicked
Is like a murky spring and a [c]polluted well.
27 It is not good to eat much honey;
So (T)to seek one’s own glory is not glory.
28 (U)Whoever has no rule over his own spirit
Is like a city broken down, without walls.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 25:8 Lit. contend or bring a lawsuit
- Proverbs 25:10 the evil report concerning you not pass away
- Proverbs 25:26 ruined
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