Proverbs 17
Authorized (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.
Proverbs 17
Modern English Version
17 Better is a dry morsel with quietness
than a house full of sacrifices with strife.
2 A wise servant will have rule over a son who causes shame,
and will have part of the inheritance among the brothers.
3 The refining pot is for silver and the furnace for gold,
but the Lord tries the hearts.
4 A wicked doer gives heed to false lips,
and a liar gives ear to a wayward tongue.
5 Whoever mocks the poor reproaches his Maker,
and he who is glad at calamities will not be unpunished.
6 Grandchildren are the crown of old men,
and the glory of children are their fathers.
7 Excellent speech is not becoming to a fool,
much less lying lips to a prince.
8 A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him who has it;
wherever he turns, it prospers.
9 He who covers a transgression seeks love,
but he who repeats a matter separates friends.
10 A reproof enters deeper into a wise man
than a hundred stripes into a fool.
11 An evil man seeks only rebellion;
therefore a cruel messenger will be sent against him.
12 Let a man meet a bear robbed of her cubs
rather than a fool in his folly.
13 Whoever rewards evil for good,
evil will not depart from his house.
14 The beginning of strife is as when one lets out water;
therefore abandon contention before a quarrel starts.
15 He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the just,
both of them are abomination to the Lord.
16 Why is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom,
seeing he has no heart for it?
17 A friend loves at all times,
and a brother is born for adversity.
18 A man void of understanding shakes hands,
and becomes a pledge in the presence of his friend.
19 He loves transgression who loves strife,
and he who exalts his gate seeks destruction.
20 He who has a deceitful heart finds no good,
and he who has a perverse tongue falls into mischief.
21 He who fathers a fool does it to his sorrow,
and the father of a fool has no joy.
22 A merry heart does good like a medicine,
but a broken spirit dries the bones.
23 A wicked man takes a bribe out of a hidden place
to pervert the ways of judgment.
24 Wisdom is before him who has 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 who bore him.
26 Also to punish the just is not good,
nor to strike princes for their uprightness.
27 He who has knowledge spares his words,
and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.
28 Even a fool, when he holds his peace, is counted wise;
and he who shuts his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.
Proverbios 17
Reina Valera Contemporánea
17 Es mejor un mendrugo de pan, en paz,
que carne en abundancia, en medio de peleas.
2 El criado astuto se vuelve patrón del hijo vago,
y comparte la herencia con los otros hermanos.
3 El crisol pone a prueba la plata,
el horno pone a prueba el oro,
y el Señor pone a prueba los corazones.
4 El malvado está atento a los labios inicuos;
el mentiroso hace caso de la lengua infamante.
5 El que ofende al pobre ofende a su Creador;
no queda impune el que se alegra de su mal.
6 Los nietos son la corona de los ancianos,
Y los padres son la honra de los hijos.
7 No le queda al necio la grandilocuencia,
y menos aún al príncipe el hablar con mentira.
8 Quien practica el soborno, lo considera valioso
pues le va bien en todo lo que hace.
9 El que perdona el pecado, busca afecto;
el que lo divulga, aleja al amigo.
10 Gana más con un regaño quien es inteligente,
que lo que gana el necio que recibe cien azotes.
11 El que es rebelde no busca más que el mal,
pero un día se enfrentará a un emisario cruel.
12 Es mejor enfrentarse con una osa furiosa
que lidiar con la obstinación de un necio.
13 Quien paga mal el bien recibido,
merece que el mal no se aparte de su casa.
14 El comienzo de un conflicto pronto se vuelve un río desbordado;
es mejor controlarlo, antes de que se desborde.
15 Justificar al malvado y condenar al justo
es igual de repugnante para el Señor.
16 ¿Cómo puede el necio adquirir sabiduría,
si tiene dinero pero no tiene entendimiento?
17 El amigo ama en todo momento;
en tiempos de angustia es como un hermano.
18 ¡Qué poco inteligente es comprometerse
y salir fiador en favor de un amigo!
19 ¿Quieres pelear? ¡Quieres pecar!
¿Quieres darte importancia? ¡Quieres problemas!
20 El de corazón malvado nunca da con el bien;
el que se enreda con su lengua cae en desgracia.
21 Ser padre de un necio es motivo de tristeza;
ser padre de un necio no es motivo de alegría.
22 Un corazón alegre es la mejor medicina;
un ánimo triste deprime a todo el cuerpo.
23 El impío acepta soborno y se lo guarda
para corromper las sendas de la justicia.
24 El rostro inteligente refleja sabiduría,
pero el necio vaga con la mirada perdida.
25 El hijo necio pone triste a su padre
y le amarga la vida a su madre.
26 No se debe condenar al que es inocente,
ni castigar a quien es honorable y honrado.
27 Sabio es quien cuida sus palabras;
inteligente es quien tiene un espíritu prudente.
28 Cuando el necio calla, pasa por sabio;
cuando no abre la boca, pasa por inteligente.
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.
Notas al pie
- 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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