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Proverbs 17
1599 Geneva Bible
Proverbs 17
1599 Geneva Bible
17 1 Better is a dry morsel, if peace be with it, than an house full of [a]sacrifices with strife.
2 A discrete servant shall have rule over a lewd son, and he shall divide the [b]heritage among the brethren.
3 As is the fining pot for silver, and the furnace for gold, so the Lord trieth the hearts.
4 The wicked giveth heed to false lips, and a liar hearkeneth to the naughty tongue.
5 (A)He that mocketh the poor, reproacheth him that made him: and he that rejoiceth at destruction, shall not be unpunished.
6 Children’s children are the crown of the elders: and the glory of the children are their fathers.
7 [c]High talk becometh not a fool, much less a lying talk a prince.
8 A reward is as a stone pleasant in the eyes of them that have it: it prospereth, whithersoever it [d]turneth.
9 He that covereth a transgression, seeketh love: but he that repeateth a matter, separateth the [e]prince.
10 A reproof entereth more into him that hath understanding, than an hundred stripes into a fool.
11 A seditious person seeketh only evil, and a cruel [f]messenger shall be sent against him.
12 It is better for a man to meet a bear robbed of her whelps, than [g]a fool in his folly.
13 (B)He that rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.
14 The beginning of strife is as one that openeth the waters: therefore, or the contention be meddled with, leave off.
15 (C)He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both are abomination to the Lord.
16 Wherefore is there a [h]price in the hand of the fool to get wisdom, and he hath none heart?
17 A friend loveth at all times; and a [i]brother is born for adversity.
18 A man destitute of understanding, [j]toucheth the hand, and becometh surety for his neighbor.
19 He loveth transgression that loveth strife: and he that exalteth his [k]gate, seeketh destruction.
20 The froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath a naughty tongue, shall fall into evil.
21 He that begetteth a fool, getteth himself sorrow, and the father of a fool can have no joy.
22 (D)A joyful heart causeth good health: but a sorrowful mind drieth the bones.
23 A wicked man taketh a gift out of the [l]bosom to wrest the ways of judgment.
24 (E)Wisdom is in the face of him that hath understanding: but the eyes of a fool are in the [m]corners of the world.
25 A foolish son is a grief unto his father, and a (F)heaviness to her that bare him.
26 Surely it is not good to condemn the just, nor that the princes should smite such [n]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 stoppeth his lips, prudent.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 17:1 For whereas were many sacrifices, there were many portions given to the people, wherewith they feasted.
- Proverbs 17:2 That is, shall be made governor over the children.
- Proverbs 17:7 Hebrew, the lip of excellency.
- Proverbs 17:8 The reward hath great force to gain the hearts of men.
- Proverbs 17:9 He that admonisheth the prince of his fault, maketh him his enemy.
- Proverbs 17:11 By the messenger is meant such means as God useth to punish the rebels.
- Proverbs 17:12 Whereby he meaneth the wicked in his rage, who hath no fear of God.
- Proverbs 17:16 What availeth it the wicked to be rich, seeing he setteth not his mind to wisdom?
- Proverbs 17:17 So that he is more than a friend, even a brother that helpeth in time of adversity.
- Proverbs 17:18 Read Prov. 6:1.
- Proverbs 17:19 Lifteth up himself above his degree.
- Proverbs 17:23 That is, secretly and out of the bosom of the rich.
- Proverbs 17:24 That is, wander to and fro, and seek not after wisdom.
- Proverbs 17:26 For their well doing.
Proverbios 17
Reina-Valera 1960
Proverbios 17
Reina-Valera 1960
17 Mejor es un bocado seco, y en paz,
Que casa de contiendas llena de provisiones.
2 El siervo prudente se enseñoreará del hijo que deshonra,
Y con los hermanos compartirá la herencia.
3 El crisol para la plata, y la hornaza para el oro;
Pero Jehová prueba los corazones.
4 El malo está atento al labio inicuo;
Y el mentiroso escucha la lengua detractora.
5 El que escarnece al pobre afrenta a su Hacedor;
Y el que se alegra de la calamidad no quedará sin castigo.
6 Corona de los viejos son los nietos,
Y la honra de los hijos, sus padres.
7 No conviene al necio la altilocuencia;
¡Cuánto menos al príncipe el labio mentiroso!
8 Piedra preciosa es el soborno para el que lo practica;
Adondequiera que se vuelve, halla prosperidad.
9 El que cubre la falta busca amistad;
Mas el que la divulga, aparta al amigo.
10 La reprensión aprovecha al entendido,
Más que cien azotes al necio.
11 El rebelde no busca sino el mal,
Y mensajero cruel será enviado contra él.
12 Mejor es encontrarse con una osa a la cual han robado sus cachorros,
Que con un fatuo en su necedad.
13 El que da mal por bien,
No se apartará el mal de su casa.
14 El que comienza la discordia es como quien suelta las aguas;
Deja, pues, la contienda, antes que se enrede.
15 El que justifica al impío, y el que condena al justo,
Ambos son igualmente abominación a Jehová.
16 ¿De qué sirve el precio en la mano del necio para comprar sabiduría,
No teniendo entendimiento?
17 En todo tiempo ama el amigo,
Y es como un hermano en tiempo de angustia.
18 El hombre falto de entendimiento presta fianzas,
Y sale por fiador en presencia de su amigo.
19 El que ama la disputa, ama la transgresión;
Y el que abre demasiado la puerta busca su ruina.
20 El perverso de corazón nunca hallará el bien,
Y el que revuelve con su lengua caerá en el mal.
21 El que engendra al insensato, para su tristeza lo engendra;
Y el padre del necio no se alegrará.
22 El corazón alegre constituye buen remedio;
Mas el espíritu triste seca los huesos.
23 El impío toma soborno del seno
Para pervertir las sendas de la justicia.
24 En el rostro del entendido aparece la sabiduría;
Mas los ojos del necio vagan hasta el extremo de la tierra.
25 El hijo necio es pesadumbre de su padre,
Y amargura a la que lo dio a luz.
26 Ciertamente no es bueno condenar al justo,
Ni herir a los nobles que hacen lo recto.
27 El que ahorra sus palabras tiene sabiduría;
De espíritu prudente es el hombre entendido.
28 Aun el necio, cuando calla, es contado por sabio;
El que cierra sus labios es entendido.
Proverbs 17
The Voice
Proverbs 17
The Voice
17 Better to gnaw on a bit of dry crust in peace
than to feast in a house full of stress.
2 A wise servant will be put in charge of a child who behaves badly
and will take a share of the inheritance like one of the family.
3 Silver is purified in the crucible, gold in the furnace,
but motives of the heart are judged by the Eternal.
4 Wrongdoers perk up when listening to gossip,
and liars lean in close to hear talk of mischief.
5 Anyone who makes fun of the poor disparages his Maker,
and those who celebrate another’s misfortune will not escape certain punishment.
6 Grandchildren are the crowning glory and ultimate delight of old age,
and parents are the pride of their children.
7 Elegant speech sounds odd when it comes from a fool,
and a lie on the lips of a leader is even more out of place!
8 A bribe is like an enchanting charm to one who counts on it—
everywhere he looks he sees the illusion of success.
9 Those who forgive faults foster love,
but those who repeatedly recall them ruin relationships.
10 A single correction makes a more lasting impression on one who is wise
than a hundred lashes do on a fool.
11 Evil people are determined to rebel,
and so a merciless messenger will chase them down.
12 Better to face a mother bear stripped of her cubs
than to encounter a fool caught up in his foolishness.
13 Those who repay good with evil
bring unrelenting trouble upon their families.
14 Picking a fight is like leaking water from a crack in a dam,
so walk away from an argument before the outburst.
15 Both of these deeply offend the Eternal:
one who acquits the guilty and one who condemns the innocent.
16 Even if fools had the means to obtain wisdom,
they would not be able to benefit from it.
17 A true friend loves regardless of the situation,
and a real brother exists to share the tough times.
18 Only a fool shakes hands on a deal
and guarantees repayment of someone else’s loan.
19 A person who loves sin loves a fight,
and one who builds a grand entrance dares others to tear it down.
20 Crooked-hearted people never recognize anything good,
and those who distort the truth court disaster.
21 Having a fool for a child is misery;
there is no joy in parenting a fool.
22 A joy-filled heart is curative balm,
but a broken spirit hurts all the way to the bone.
23 A wicked person accepts a bribe under the table
to derail the course of justice.
24 Those who understand look to wisdom for guidance,
but fools fasten their eyes on some distant horizon.
25 Foolish children irritate their fathers
and embitter their mothers.
26 Also know this: It is wrong to penalize those who do what is right
or to lash the noble because of their integrity.
27 Those with knowledge know when to be quiet,
and those with understanding know how to remain calm.
28 Even a fool who keeps quiet is considered wise,
for when he keeps his mouth shut, he appears clever.
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