Proverbios 3
Palabra de Dios para Todos
Confía en Dios
3 Hijo mío, no olvides mis enseñanzas;
y ten en mente mis mandamientos,
2 porque alargarán tu existencia
y te darán años de vida y paz.
3 Que el fiel amor y la lealtad nunca te abandonen.
Átalos a tu cuello, escríbelos en tu corazón,
4 así recibirás la aprobación y el aprecio
de Dios y de la gente.
5 Confía en el SEÑOR totalmente,
no en tu propia sabiduría.
6 Ten en cuenta a Dios en todo lo que hagas,
y él te ayudará a vivir rectamente.
7 No te creas más sabio que los demás;
respeta al SEÑOR y aléjate del mal,
8 pues eso será como medicina para tu cuerpo
y como un refresco para tus huesos.
9 Honra al SEÑOR con tus riquezas
y con los primeros frutos de tus cosechas,
10 así estarán repletos tus graneros
y rebosantes tus depósitos de vino.
11 Hijo mío, no rechaces la disciplina del SEÑOR,
ni te enojes por sus reprensiones,
12 porque el SEÑOR disciplina al que ama,
como un papá al hijo que quiere.
La sabiduría tiene valor
13 Afortunado el que halla sabiduría,
el que adquiere inteligencia;
14 porque ellas dan más ganancias que la plata
y rinden más beneficios que el oro.
15 Valen mucho más que las piedras preciosas;
nada de lo que puedas desear se les puede comparar.
16 Con la mano derecha ofrecen larga vida,
y con la izquierda, riquezas y honor.
17 Sus caminos son agradables,
y pacíficos todos sus senderos.
18 La sabiduría es árbol de vida para los que la consiguen;
qué afortunados son los que la retienen.
19 El SEÑOR fundó la tierra con sabiduría,
estableció los cielos con inteligencia.
20 Con su conocimiento hizo separar los mares
y que las nubes produjeran rocío.
Cómo relacionarse con los demás
21 Hijo mío, conserva el buen juicio
y no pierdas de vista la discreción.
22 Serán fuente de vida para ti;
te adornarán como un collar.
23 Podrás recorrer seguro tu camino
y nunca tropezarás.
24 Cuando te acuestes no tendrás miedo,
pues te acostarás y dormirás tranquilo.
25 No tendrás miedo de los desastres repentinos
ni de la ruina que les sobreviene a los perversos,
26 porque el SEÑOR te dará confianza
y te librará de caer en alguna trampa.
27 Si puedes hacer un favor a quien lo necesite,
no te niegues.
28 No le digas a ningún semejante:
«Hoy no puedo, vuelve mañana»,
teniendo hoy con qué ayudarlo.
29 No hagas planes contra tu semejante,
que vive confiado junto a ti.
30 No te pelees con nadie,
si no te ha hecho ningún mal.
31 No envidies al violento,
ni elijas ninguno de sus caminos.
32 Porque el SEÑOR detesta al perverso,
pero es el mejor amigo del hombre honesto.
33 El SEÑOR maldice el hogar del perverso,
pero bendice el del justo.
34 Se burla de los burlones,
pero es bueno con los humildes.
35 Los sabios son dignos de respeto,
pero los brutos sólo merecen deshonor.
Proverbs 3
New King James Version
Guidance for the Young
3 My son, do not forget my law,
(A)But let your heart keep my commands;
2 For length of days and long life
And (B)peace they will add to you.
3 Let not mercy and truth forsake you;
(C)Bind them around your neck,
(D)Write them on the tablet of your heart,
4 (E)And so find favor and [a]high esteem
In the sight of God and man.
5 (F)Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
(G)And lean not on your own understanding;
6 (H)In all your ways acknowledge Him,
And He shall [b]direct your paths.
7 Do not be wise in your own (I)eyes;
Fear the Lord and depart from evil.
8 It will be health to your [c]flesh,
And (J)strength[d] to your bones.
9 (K)Honor the Lord with your possessions,
And with the firstfruits of all your increase;
10 (L)So your barns will be filled with plenty,
And your vats will overflow with new wine.
11 (M)My son, do not despise the chastening of the Lord,
Nor detest His correction;
12 For whom the Lord loves He corrects,
(N)Just as a father the son in whom he delights.
13 (O)Happy is the man who finds wisdom,
And the man who gains understanding;
14 (P)For her proceeds are better than the profits of silver,
And her gain than fine gold.
15 She is more precious than rubies,
And (Q)all the things you may desire cannot compare with her.
16 (R)Length of days is in her right hand,
In her left hand riches and honor.
17 (S)Her ways are ways of pleasantness,
And all her paths are peace.
18 She is (T)a tree of life to those who take hold of her,
And happy are all who [e]retain her.
19 (U)The Lord by wisdom founded the earth;
By understanding He established the heavens;
20 By His knowledge the depths were (V)broken up,
And clouds drop down the dew.
21 My son, let them not depart from your eyes—
Keep sound wisdom and discretion;
22 So they will be life to your soul
And grace to your neck.
23 (W)Then you will walk safely in your way,
And your foot will not stumble.
24 When you lie down, you will not be afraid;
Yes, you will lie down and your sleep will be sweet.
25 (X)Do not be afraid of sudden terror,
Nor of trouble from the wicked when it comes;
26 For the Lord will be your confidence,
And will keep your foot from being caught.
27 (Y)Do not withhold good from [f]those to whom it is due,
When it is in the power of your hand to do so.
28 (Z)Do not say to your neighbor,
“Go, and come back,
And tomorrow I will give it,”
When you have it with you.
29 Do not devise evil against your neighbor,
For he dwells by you for safety’s sake.
30 (AA)Do not strive with a man without cause,
If he has done you no harm.
31 (AB)Do not envy the oppressor,
And choose none of his ways;
32 For the perverse person is an abomination to the Lord,
(AC)But His secret counsel is with the upright.
33 (AD)The curse of the Lord is on the house of the wicked,
But (AE)He blesses the home of the just.
34 (AF)Surely He scorns the scornful,
But gives grace to the humble.
35 The wise shall inherit glory,
But shame shall be the legacy of fools.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 3:4 Lit. good understanding
- Proverbs 3:6 Or make smooth or straight
- Proverbs 3:8 Body, lit. navel
- Proverbs 3:8 Lit. drink
- Proverbs 3:18 hold her fast
- Proverbs 3:27 Lit. its owners
Proverbs 3
Common English Bible
Trust in the Lord
3 My son, don’t forget my instruction.
Let your heart guard my commands,
2 because they will help you live a long time
and provide you with well-being.
3 Don’t let loyalty and faithfulness leave you.
Bind them on your neck;
write them on the tablet of your heart.
4 Then you will find favor and approval
in the eyes of God and humanity.
5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart;
don’t rely on your own intelligence.
6 Know him in all your paths,
and he will keep your ways straight.
7 Don’t consider yourself wise.
Fear the Lord and turn away from evil.
8 Then your body[a] will be healthy
and your bones strengthened.
9 Honor the Lord with your wealth
and with the first of all your crops.
10 Then your barns will be filled with plenty,
and your vats will burst with wine.
11 Don’t reject the instruction of the Lord, my son;
don’t despise his correction.
12 The Lord loves those he corrects,
just like a father who treats his son with favor.
Value of wisdom
13 Happy are those who find wisdom
and those who gain understanding.
14 Her profit is better than silver,
and her gain better than gold.
15 Her value exceeds pearls;
all you desire can’t compare with her.
16 In her right hand is a long life;
in her left are wealth and honor.
17 Her ways are pleasant;
all her paths are peaceful.
18 She is a tree of life to those who embrace her;
those who hold her tight are happy.
19 The Lord laid the foundations of the earth with wisdom,
establishing the heavens with understanding.
20 With his knowledge, the watery depths burst open,
and the skies drop dew.
Integrity of wisdom
21 My son, don’t let them slip from your eyes;
hold on to sound judgment and discretion.
22 They will be life for your whole being,
and an ornament for your neck.
23 Then you will walk safely on your path,
and your foot won’t stumble.
24 If you lie down, you won’t be terrified.
When you lie down, your sleep will be pleasant.
25 Don’t fear sudden terror
or the ruin that comes to the wicked.
26 The Lord will be your confidence;
he will guard your feet from being snared.
27 Don’t withhold good from someone who deserves it,
when it is in your power to do so.
28 Don’t say to your neighbor, “Go and come back;
I’ll give it to you tomorrow,” when you have it.
29 Don’t plan to harm your neighbor
who trusts and lives near you.
30 Don’t accuse anyone without reason,
when they haven’t harmed you.
31 Don’t envy violent people
or choose any of their ways.
32 Devious people are detestable to the Lord,
but the virtuous are his close friends.
33 The Lord’s curse is on the house of the wicked,
but he blesses the home of the righteous.
34 He mocks mockers,
but he shows favor to the humble.
35 The wise gain respect,
but fools receive shame.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 3:8 Heb navel
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