Mishle 19
Orthodox Jewish Bible
19 Better is the poor that walketh in his tohm (integrity, guilelessness), than he that is perverse in his sfatayim (lips), and is a kesil (fool).
2 Also, that the nefesh (desire) be without da’as, it is not tov, and he that hasteth with his raglayim (feet) sinneth.
3 The folly of adam maketh his derech crooked, yet his lev rages against Hashem.
4 Wealth maketh many friends, but the dal (poor) is separated from his re’a (neighbor).
5 An ed shekarim (false witness) shall not go unpunished, and he that speaketh kezavim (lies) shall not escape.
6 Rabbim (many) will entreat the favor of the ruler, and every ish is the re’a (friend) to him that giveth mattan (gifts).
7 All the kin of the rahsh (pauper) do hate him; how much more does his friend avoid him? He pursueth them with words, yet they are not there.
8 He that getteth lev [of understanding] loveth his own nefesh; he that is shomer over tevunah (understanding) shall find tov.
9 An ed shekarim (false witness) shall not go unpunished, and he that speaketh kezavim (lies) shall perish.
10 Luxury is not fitting for a kesil (fool); much less for an eved to have rule over sarim.
11 The seichel adam deferreth his anger, and it is his tiferet (glory) to pass over a peysha (transgression).
12 The wrath of a melech is like the roaring of a lion, but his ratzon (favor) is as tal (dew) upon the esev (grass).
13 A ben kesil is the calamity of aviv (his father), and the contentions of an isha are a constant dripping [i.e., an irritant].
14 Bais and hon (wealth) are the nachalah avot, and a prudent isha (wife) is from Hashem.
15 Atzlah (slothfulness, laziness) casteth into a tardemah (deep sleep), and a nefesh remiyyah (a deceitfully lazy soul) shall suffer hunger.
16 He that is shomer over the mitzvah is shomer over his own nefesh, but he that is reckless in his drakhim shall die.
17 He that hath compassion on the dal (poor) lendeth unto Hashem; and for his benefits He will repay him.
18 Chasten binecha (thy son) while there is yet tikvah, and give not in to thy nefesh (desire) to kill him.
19 One of gadol chemah (great temper) shall bear onesh (punishment), for if thou deliver him, yet thou must do it again.
20 Hear etzah, and accept musar, that thou mayest be wise in thy acharit (latter end, future).
21 There are many plans in a lev ish; nevertheless it is the etzah of Hashem that shall stand.
22 The ta’avah (what is desirable) in an adam is his chesed, and a rahsh (pauper) is better than an ish kazav (liar).
23 The Yirat Hashem tendeth to chayyim, and he that hath it shall rest secure; he shall not be visited by rah.
24 An atzel (sluggard, lazy one) thrusteth his yad into his dish, and will not so much as bring it back to his peh (mouth) again.
25 Strike a scoffer, and the simple will learn what is prudent, and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand da’as.
26 He that mistreateth his av, and driveth out his em, is a ben that causeth shame, and bringeth cherpah.
27 Cease, beni (my son), to hear musar and thou shalt go astray from the words of da’as.
28 An ed beliya’al (corrupt witness) scorneth mishpat (justice), and the peh (mouth) of the resha’im devoureth iniquity.
29 Shefatim (penalties, judgments) are prepared for scoffers, and for kesilim, beatings for the back.
Proverbs 19
King James Version
19 Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his lips, and is a fool.
2 Also, that the soul be without knowledge, it is not good; and he that hasteth with his feet sinneth.
3 The foolishness of man perverteth his way: and his heart fretteth against the Lord.
4 Wealth maketh many friends; but the poor is separated from his neighbour.
5 A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall not escape.
6 Many will intreat the favour of the prince: and every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts.
7 All the brethren of the poor do hate him: how much more do his friends go far from him? he pursueth them with words, yet they are wanting to him.
8 He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good.
9 A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall perish.
10 Delight is not seemly for a fool; much less for a servant to have rule over princes.
11 The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.
12 The king's wrath is as the roaring of a lion; but his favour is as dew upon the grass.
13 A foolish son is the calamity of his father: and the contentions of a wife are a continual dropping.
14 House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is from the Lord.
15 Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger.
16 He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; but he that despiseth his ways shall die.
17 He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the Lord; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.
18 Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his crying.
19 A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment: for if thou deliver him, yet thou must do it again.
20 Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.
21 There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the Lord, that shall stand.
22 The desire of a man is his kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar.
23 The fear of the Lord tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.
24 A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.
25 Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.
26 He that wasteth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach.
27 Cease, my son, to hear the instruction that causeth to err from the words of knowledge.
28 An ungodly witness scorneth judgment: and the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity.
29 Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools.
Proverbios 19
Nueva Traducción Viviente
19 Es mejor ser pobre y honesto
que deshonesto y necio.
2 El entusiasmo sin conocimiento no vale nada;
la prisa produce errores.
3 La gente arruina su vida por su propia necedad,
y después se enoja con el Señor.
4 Las riquezas atraen muchos amigos;
la pobreza los aleja a todos.
5 El testigo falso no quedará sin castigo;
el mentiroso tampoco escapará.
6 Son muchos los que buscan favores del gobernante;
¡todos son amigos del que da regalos!
7 Los parientes del pobre lo desprecian;
¡cuánto más lo evitarán sus amigos!
Por más que el pobre les ruegue,
los amigos ya no están.
8 Adquirir sabiduría es amarte a ti mismo;
los que atesoran el entendimiento prosperarán.
9 El testigo falso no quedará sin castigo,
y el mentiroso será destruido.
10 ¡No es correcto que un necio viva rodeado de lujos
ni que un esclavo gobierne sobre príncipes!
11 Las personas sensatas no pierden los estribos;
se ganan el respeto pasando por alto las ofensas.
12 El enojo del rey es como el rugido del león,
pero su favor es como el rocío sobre el pasto.
13 El hijo necio es una calamidad para su padre;
una esposa que busca pleitos es tan molesta como una gotera continua.
14 Los padres[a] pueden dar en herencia a sus hijos casa y fortuna,
pero solo el Señor puede dar una esposa comprensiva.
15 Los perezosos duermen profundamente,
pero su ocio los deja con hambre.
16 Guarda los mandamientos y guardarás tu vida;
despreciarlos te llevará a la muerte.
17 Si ayudas al pobre, le prestas al Señor,
¡y él te lo pagará!
18 Disciplina a tus hijos mientras haya esperanza;
de lo contrario, arruinarás sus vidas.
19 Los que pierden los estribos con facilidad tendrán que sufrir las consecuencias.
Si los proteges de ellas una vez, tendrás que volver a hacerlo.
20 Consigue todo el consejo y la instrucción que puedas,
para que seas sabio por el resto de tu vida.
21 Puedes hacer todos los planes que quieras,
pero el propósito del Señor prevalecerá.
22 Lo que hace atractiva a una persona es su lealtad.
Es mejor ser pobre que deshonesto.
23 El temor del Señor conduce a la vida;
da seguridad y protección contra cualquier daño.
24 Los perezosos toman la comida en la mano,
pero ni siquiera se la llevan a la boca.
25 Si castigas al burlón, los ingenuos aprenderán una lección;
si corriges al sabio, será aún más sabio.
26 Los hijos que maltratan a su padre o echan fuera a su madre
son una deshonra pública y una vergüenza.
27 Hijo mío, si dejas de escuchar la instrucción,
le darás la espalda al conocimiento.
28 Un testigo corrupto ridiculiza la justicia;
la boca del perverso se traga de golpe la maldad.
29 El castigo está hecho para los burlones,
y la espalda de los necios, para recibir golpes.
Footnotes
- 19:14 En hebreo esta palabra se refiere solo a los hombres.
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