Proverbs 18
King James Version
18 Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom.
2 A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself.
3 When the wicked cometh, then cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach.
4 The words of a man's mouth are as deep waters, and the wellspring of wisdom as a flowing brook.
5 It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to overthrow the righteous in judgment.
6 A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes.
7 A fool's mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul.
8 The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
9 He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.
10 The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.
11 The rich man's wealth is his strong city, and as an high wall in his own conceit.
12 Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility.
13 He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him.
14 The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?
15 The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
16 A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.
17 He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.
18 The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty.
19 A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and their contentions are like the bars of a castle.
20 A man's belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled.
21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.
22 Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the Lord.
23 The poor useth intreaties; but the rich answereth roughly.
24 A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.
Proverbios 18
Biblia del Jubileo
18 ¶ Según su antojo busca el que se desvía; en toda doctrina se envolverá.
2 ¶ No toma placer el loco en la inteligencia, sino en lo que descubre su corazón.
3 ¶ Cuando viene el impío, viene también el menosprecio, y con el deshonrador la afrenta.
4 ¶ Aguas profundas son las palabras de la boca del hombre; y arroyo que rebosa, la fuente de la sabiduría.
5 ¶ Tener respeto a la persona del impío, para hacer caer al justo de su derecho, no es bueno.
6 ¶ Los labios del loco vienen con pleito; y su boca a plaga llama.
7 La boca del loco es quebrantamiento para sí, y sus labios son lazos para su alma.
8 ¶ Las palabras del chismoso parecen blandas, mas ellas descienden hasta lo íntimo del vientre.
9 ¶ También el que es negligente en su obra es hermano del gran desolador.
10 ¶ Torre fuerte es el nombre del SEÑOR; a él correrá el justo, y será levantado.
11 ¶ Las riquezas del rico son la ciudad de su fortaleza, y como un muro alto en su imaginación.
12 ¶ Antes del quebrantamiento se eleva el corazón del hombre, y antes de la honra es el abatimiento.
13 ¶ El que responde palabra antes de oír, le es locura y oprobio.
14 ¶ El espíritu del hombre soportará su enfermedad; mas ¿quién soportará al espíritu quebrantado?
15 ¶ El corazón del entendido adquiere sabiduría; y el oído de los sabios busca la ciencia.
16 ¶ El don del hombre le ensancha el camino, y le lleva delante de los grandes.
17 ¶ El justo es el primero en su pleito; y su adversario viene, y le busca.
18 ¶ La suerte pone fin a los pleitos, y decide entre los fuertes.
19 ¶ El hermano ofendido es más tenaz que una ciudad fuerte; y las contiendas de los hermanos son como cerrojos de alcázar.
20 ¶ Del fruto de la boca del hombre se llenará su vientre; se saciará del producto de sus labios.
21 ¶ La muerte y la vida están en poder de la lengua; y el que la ama comerá de sus frutos.
22 ¶ El que halló esposa halló el bien, y alcanzó la benevolencia del SEÑOR.
23 ¶ El pobre habla con ruegos; mas el rico responde durezas.
24 ¶ El hombre que tiene amigos, ha de mostrarse amigo; y amigo hay más unido que un hermano.
Proverbs 18
Modern English Version
18 He who separates himself seeks his own desire;
he seeks and quarrels against all wisdom.
2 A fool has no delight in understanding,
but in expressing his own heart.
3 When the wicked comes, then comes also contempt,
and with dishonor reproach.
4 The words of a man’s mouth are as deep waters,
and the wellspring of wisdom as a flowing brook.
5 It is not good to favor the wicked,
or to turn aside the righteous in judgment.
6 A fool’s lips enter into contention,
and his mouth calls for flogging.
7 A fool’s mouth is his destruction,
and his lips are the snare of his soul.
8 The words of a talebearer are as wounds,
and they go down into the innermost parts of the body.
9 He also who is slothful in his work
is brother to him who is a great waster.
10 The name of the Lord is a strong tower;
the righteous run into it and are safe.
11 The rich man’s wealth is his strong city,
and as a high wall in his own conceit.
12 Before destruction the heart of man is haughty,
and before honor is humility.
13 He who answers a matter before he hears it,
it is folly and shame to him.
14 The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity,
but a wounded spirit who can bear?
15 The heart of the prudent gets knowledge,
and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
16 A man’s gift makes room for him,
and brings him before great men.
17 He who is first in his own cause seems just,
but his neighbor comes and searches him.
18 The lot causes contentions to cease,
and keeps the mighty ones apart.
19 A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city,
and their contentions are like the bars of a castle.
20 A man’s stomach will be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth;
and with the increase of his lips will he be filled.
21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue,
and those who love it will eat its fruit.
22 Whoever finds a wife finds a good thing,
and obtains favor of the Lord.
23 The poor man uses entreaties,
but the rich man answers roughly.
24 A man who has friends must show himself friendly,
and there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.
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