Proverbs 13
King James Version
13 A wise son heareth his father's instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke.
2 A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth: but the soul of the transgressors shall eat violence.
3 He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.
4 The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.
5 A righteous man hateth lying: but a wicked man is loathsome, and cometh to shame.
6 Righteousness keepeth him that is upright in the way: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner.
7 There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing: there is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great riches.
8 The ransom of a man's life are his riches: but the poor heareth not rebuke.
9 The light of the righteous rejoiceth: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.
10 Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom.
11 Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase.
12 Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.
13 Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.
14 The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
15 Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors is hard.
16 Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly.
17 A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health.
18 Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.
19 The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: but it is abomination to fools to depart from evil.
20 He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.
21 Evil pursueth sinners: but to the righteous good shall be repayed.
22 A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.
23 Much food is in the tillage of the poor: but there is that is destroyed for want of judgment.
24 He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.
25 The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul: but the belly of the wicked shall want.
Proverbs 13
Amplified Bible
Contrast the Upright and the Wicked
13 A wise son heeds and accepts [and is the result of] his father’s discipline and instruction,
But a scoffer does not listen to reprimand and does not learn from his errors.
2
From the fruit of his mouth a [wise] man enjoys good,
But the desire of the treacherous is for violence.
3
The one who guards his mouth [thinking before he speaks] protects his life;
The one who opens his lips wide [and chatters without thinking] comes to ruin.
4
The soul (appetite) of the lazy person craves and gets nothing [for lethargy overcomes ambition],
But the soul (appetite) of the diligent [who works willingly] is rich and abundantly supplied.(A)
5
A righteous man hates lies,
But a wicked man is loathsome, and he acts shamefully.
6
Righteousness (being in right standing with God) guards the one whose way is blameless,
But wickedness undermines and overthrows the sinner.
7
There is one who pretends to be rich, yet has nothing at all;
Another pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth.(B)
8
The ransom for a man’s life is his wealth,
But the poor man does not even have to listen to a rebuke or threats [from the envious].
9
The light of the righteous [within him—grows brighter and] rejoices,
But the lamp of the wicked [is a temporary light and] goes out.
10
Through pride and presumption come nothing but strife,
But [skillful and godly] wisdom is with those who welcome [well-advised] counsel.
11
Wealth obtained by fraud dwindles,
But he who gathers gradually by [honest] labor will increase [his riches].
12
Hope deferred makes the heart sick,
But when desire is fulfilled, it is a tree of life.
13
Whoever despises the word and counsel [of God] brings destruction upon himself,
But he who [reverently] fears and respects the commandment [of God] will be rewarded.
14
The teaching of the wise is a fountain and source of life,
So that one may avoid the snares of death.
15
Good understanding wins favor [from others],
But the way of the unfaithful is hard [like barren, dry soil].
16
Every prudent and self-disciplined man acts with knowledge,
But a [closed-minded] fool [who refuses to learn] displays his foolishness [for all to see].
17
A wicked messenger falls into hardship,
But a faithful ambassador brings healing.
18
Poverty and shame will come to him who refuses instruction and discipline,
But he who accepts and learns from reproof or censure is honored.
19
Desire realized is sweet to the soul;
But it is detestable to fools to turn away from evil [which they have planned].
20
He who walks [as a companion] with wise men will be wise,
But the companions of [conceited, dull-witted] fools [are fools themselves and] will experience harm.(C)
21
Adversity pursues sinners,
But the [consistently] upright will be rewarded with prosperity.
22
A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children,
And the wealth of the sinner is stored up for [the hands of] the righteous.
23
Abundant food is in the fallow (uncultivated) ground of the poor,
But [without protection] it is swept away by injustice.
24
He who withholds the rod [of discipline] hates his son,
But he who loves him disciplines and trains him diligently and appropriately [with wisdom and love].(D)
25
The [consistently] righteous has enough to satisfy his appetite,
But the stomach of the wicked is in need [of bread].
Proverbios 13
Nueva Biblia de las Américas
13 El hijo sabio acepta la disciplina[a] de su padre(A),
Pero el insolente no escucha la reprensión(B).
2 Del fruto de su boca el hombre comerá el bien(C),
Pero el deseo[b] de los traidores es la violencia(D).
3 El que guarda su boca, preserva su vida(E);
El que mucho abre sus labios, termina en ruina[c](F).
4 El alma del perezoso desea mucho, pero nada consigue,
Sin embargo, el alma de los diligentes queda satisfecha.
5 El justo aborrece la falsedad(G),
Pero el impío causa repugnancia y vergüenza[d](H).
6 La justicia guarda al íntegro en su camino,
Pero la maldad destruye al pecador[e](I).
7 Hay quien pretende ser rico, y nada tiene(J);
Hay quien pretende ser pobre[f], y tiene una gran fortuna(K).
8 El rescate de la vida de un hombre está en sus riquezas,
Pero el pobre no oye amenazas[g].
9 La luz de los justos brilla alegremente[h](L),
Pero la lámpara de los impíos se apaga(M).
10 Por la soberbia solo viene[i] la contienda,
Pero con los que reciben consejos está la sabiduría.
11 La fortuna obtenida con fraude[j] disminuye,
Pero el que la recoge con trabajo[k] la aumenta.
12 La esperanza que se demora enferma el corazón,
Pero el deseo cumplido[l] es árbol de vida.
13 El que desprecia la palabra(N) pagará[m] por ello,
Pero el que teme el mandamiento será recompensado(O).
14 La enseñanza[n] del sabio es fuente de vida(P),
Para apartarse de los lazos de la muerte(Q).
15 El buen entendimiento produce favor(R),
Pero el camino de los malvados es difícil.
16 Todo hombre prudente obra con conocimiento,
Pero el necio ostenta[o] necedad(S).
17 El mensajero perverso cae en la adversidad,
Pero el enviado fiel trae sanidad(T).
18 Pobreza y vergüenza vendrán al que desprecia la instrucción[p],
Pero el que acepta la reprensión será honrado(U).
19 Deseo cumplido es dulzura para el alma,
Pero es abominación para los necios el apartarse del mal.
20 El que anda con sabios(V) será sabio,
Pero el compañero de los necios sufrirá daño.
21 A los pecadores los persigue el mal(W),
Pero los justos serán recompensados(X) con el bien.
22 El hombre bueno deja herencia a los hijos de sus hijos(Y),
Pero la riqueza del pecador está reservada para el justo(Z).
23 El terreno de los pobres tiene mucho de comer(AA),
Pero[q] se pierde por la injusticia.
24 El que evita la vara odia a su hijo(AB),
Pero el que lo ama lo disciplina con diligencia[r](AC).
25 El justo come hasta saciar su alma(AD),
Pero el vientre de los impíos sufre escasez(AE).
Footnotes
- Proverbios 13:1 O instrucción.
- Proverbios 13:2 Lit. alma.
- Proverbios 13:3 Lit. la ruina es suya.
- Proverbios 13:5 Lit. causa mal olor y causa vergüenza.
- Proverbios 13:6 Lit. pecado.
- Proverbios 13:7 Lit. se empobrece.
- Proverbios 13:8 Lit. reprensión.
- Proverbios 13:9 Lit. se regocija.
- Proverbios 13:10 Lit. da.
- Proverbios 13:11 Lit. vanidad.
- Proverbios 13:11 O poco a poco; lit. en la mano.
- Proverbios 13:12 Lit. venidero.
- Proverbios 13:13 Lit. quedará comprometido.
- Proverbios 13:14 O ley.
- Proverbios 13:16 Lit. esparce.
- Proverbios 13:18 O disciplina.
- Proverbios 13:23 Lit. pero hay lo que es.
- Proverbios 13:24 Lit. lo busca diligentemente con disciplina.
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