Proverbs 17
King James Version
17 Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices with strife.
2 A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren.
3 The fining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the Lord trieth the hearts.
4 A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; and a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue.
5 Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished.
6 Children's children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.
7 Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince.
8 A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.
9 He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.
10 A reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool.
11 An evil man seeketh only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
12 Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly.
13 Whoso rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.
14 The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.
15 He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both are abomination to the Lord.
16 Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he hath no heart to it?
17 A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.
18 A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his friend.
19 He loveth transgression that loveth strife: and he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction.
20 He that hath a froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.
21 He that begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow: and the father of a fool hath no joy.
22 A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.
23 A wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosom to pervert the ways of judgment.
24 Wisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.
25 A foolish son is a grief to his father, and bitterness to her that bare him.
26 Also to punish the just is not good, nor to strike princes for equity.
27 He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.
28 Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.
Proverbios 17
Palabra de Dios para Todos
17 Es mejor comer pan duro,
pero vivir en paz,
que hacer muchas fiestas en la casa,
pero vivir peleando.
2 Un servidor inteligente tendrá más poder que el hijo malo de su patrón,
y tendrá parte de la herencia con los otros hermanos.
3 El oro y la plata se purifican con fuego,
pero el SEÑOR purifica el corazón de los seres humanos.
4 El perverso sólo escucha perversiones;
el mentiroso sólo escucha falsedades.
5 El que se burla del pobre ofende a su Creador;
el que se alegra de verlo sufriendo no se librará del castigo.
6 Los nietos hacen felices a los abuelos,
y los niños se sienten orgullosos de sus padres.
7 No es sabio que un tonto hable demasiado,
ni que un gobernante diga mentiras.
8 El soborno parece un amuleto para quien lo practica,
pues le funciona a dondequiera que va.
9 El perdón restaura la amistad,
el rencor la termina.
10 Aprovecha más un regaño al inteligente,
que cien golpes al bruto.
11 El revoltoso sólo quiere el mal,
pero al final le enviarán un mensajero que lo castigue.
12 Es preferible encontrarse con una osa furiosa que ha perdido su cría,
que con un bruto decidido a hacer algo.
13 No le hagas mal al que te hace el bien,
porque lo pagarás el resto de tu vida.
14 Iniciar un pleito es como abrir una represa;
vale más retirarse que enredarse.
15 Dos cosas detesta el SEÑOR:
que se castigue al inocente y que se perdone al culpable.
16 ¿De qué le sirve al bruto tener dinero?
¿Es que acaso puede comprar sabiduría faltándole cerebro?
17 El amigo siempre lo estima a uno;
en tiempos difíciles es como un hermano.
18 Sólo el torpe se compromete
a ser fiador de las deudas de otro.
19 Al que le gusta discutir, le gusta pelear;
el que tira la casa por la ventana[a] pronto se va a arruinar.
20 El de mente corrompida jamás prosperará;
el de lengua mentirosa se meterá en problemas.
21 Engendrar un hijo bruto es acarrearse tristeza;
ser el papá de un tonto no es ninguna alegría.
22 La alegría es como una buena medicina,
pero el desánimo es como una enfermedad.
23 El perverso acepta sobornos
para corromper la justicia.
24 El sabio siempre busca la solución más práctica,
pero el tonto anda por las nubes.
25 Un hijo bruto causa vergüenza al papá,
y dolor y tristeza a la mamá.
26 No es bueno castigar al inocente
ni azotar al líder honesto.
27 El que es inteligente mide sus palabras;
el que es prudente mantiene la calma.
28 Si el ignorante calla, pasa por sabio;
si no abre la boca, pasa por inteligente.
Footnotes
- 17:19 el que tira […] ventana Textualmente La persona que hace caer su puerta está buscando problemas.
Proverbs 17
New King James Version
The Lord Tests Hearts
2 A wise servant will rule over (B)a son who causes shame,
And will share an inheritance among the brothers.
3 The refining pot is for silver and the furnace for gold,
(C)But the Lord tests the hearts.
4 An evildoer gives heed to false lips;
A liar listens eagerly to a [b]spiteful tongue.
5 (D)He who mocks the poor reproaches his Maker;
(E)He who is glad at calamity will not go unpunished.
6 (F)Children’s children are the crown of old men,
And the glory of children is their father.
7 Excellent speech is not becoming to a fool,
Much less lying lips to a prince.
8 A present is a precious stone in the eyes of its possessor;
Wherever he turns, he prospers.
10 (I)Rebuke is more effective for a wise man
Than a hundred blows on a fool.
11 An evil man seeks only rebellion;
Therefore a cruel messenger will be sent against him.
12 Let a man meet (J)a bear robbed of her cubs,
Rather than a fool in his folly.
13 Whoever (K)rewards evil for good,
Evil will not depart from his house.
14 The beginning of strife is like releasing water;
Therefore (L)stop contention before a quarrel starts.
15 (M)He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the just,
Both of them alike are an abomination to the Lord.
16 Why is there in the hand of a fool the purchase price of wisdom,
Since he has no heart for it?
17 (N)A friend loves at all times,
And a brother is born for adversity.
18 (O)A man devoid of [c]understanding [d]shakes hands in a pledge,
And becomes [e]surety for his friend.
19 He who loves transgression loves strife,
And (P)he who exalts his gate seeks destruction.
20 He who has a [f]deceitful heart finds no good,
And he who has (Q)a perverse tongue falls into evil.
21 He who begets a scoffer does so to his sorrow,
And the father of a fool has no joy.
23 A wicked man accepts a bribe [h]behind the back
To pervert the ways of justice.
24 (S)Wisdom is in the sight of him who has understanding,
But the eyes of a fool are on the ends of the earth.
25 A (T)foolish son is a grief to his father,
And bitterness to her who bore him.
26 Also, to punish the righteous is not good,
Nor to strike princes for their uprightness.
27 (U)He who has knowledge spares his words,
And a man of understanding is of a calm spirit.
28 (V)Even a fool is counted wise when he holds his peace;
When he shuts his lips, he is considered perceptive.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 17:1 Or sacrificial meals
- Proverbs 17:4 Lit. destructive
- Proverbs 17:18 Lit. heart
- Proverbs 17:18 Lit. strikes the hands
- Proverbs 17:18 guaranty or collateral
- Proverbs 17:20 crooked
- Proverbs 17:22 Or makes medicine even better
- Proverbs 17:23 Under cover, lit. from the bosom
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