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29 El hombre que después de mucha reprensión endurece la cerviz,
de repente será quebrantado sin remedio[a](A).
Cuando los justos aumentan[b], el pueblo se alegra(B);
pero cuando el impío gobierna, el pueblo gime.
Él que ama la sabiduría alegra a su padre(C),
pero el que anda con rameras malgasta su fortuna(D).
El rey con la justicia[c] afianza la tierra(E),
pero el hombre que acepta soborno la destruye.
El hombre que adula(F) a su prójimo
tiende una red ante[d] sus pasos.
El hombre malo es atrapado(G) en la transgresión,
pero el justo canta y se regocija(H).
El justo se preocupa por[e] la causa de los pobres(I),
pero el impío no entiende tal preocupación[f].
Los escarnecedores agitan la ciudad(J),
pero los sabios alejan la ira(K).
Cuando un sabio tiene controversia con un necio,
este se enoja o se ríe, y no hay sosiego.
10 Los hombres sanguinarios odian al intachable[g](L),
pero los rectos se preocupan por[h] su alma.
11 El necio da rienda suelta a su ira[i](M),
pero el sabio la reprime(N).
12 Si un gobernante presta atención a palabras mentirosas(O),
todos sus servidores se vuelven impíos.
13 El pobre y el opresor tienen esto en común[j](P):
el Señor da la luz a los ojos(Q) de ambos.
14 El rey que juzga con verdad a los pobres(R)
afianzará su trono para siempre(S).
15 La vara y la reprensión(T) dan sabiduría,
pero el niño consentido[k] avergüenza a su madre(U).
16 Cuando aumentan[l] los impíos, aumenta la transgresión,
pero los justos verán su caída(V).
17 Corrige a tu hijo(W) y te dará descanso,
y dará alegría[m] a tu alma(X).
18 Donde no hay visión[n](Y), el pueblo se desenfrena(Z),
pero bienaventurado es el que guarda la ley(AA).
19 Un siervo no se corrige solo con palabras;
aunque entienda, no responderá[o].
20 ¿Ves a un hombre precipitado en sus palabras(AB)?
Más esperanza hay para el necio que para él(AC).
21 Él que mima a su siervo desde la niñez,
al final lo tendrá por hijo[p].
22 El hombre airado suscita rencillas(AD),
y el hombre violento abunda en transgresiones.
23 El orgullo del hombre lo humillará(AE),
pero el de espíritu humilde obtendrá honores(AF).
24 Él que se asocia con un ladrón aborrece su propia vida[q];
oye el juramento[r], pero no dice nada(AG).
25 El temor al hombre es[s] un lazo(AH),
pero el que confía en el Señor estará seguro[t](AI).
26 Muchos buscan el favor[u] del gobernante(AJ),
pero del Señor viene la justicia[v] para el hombre(AK).
27 Abominación para los justos es el inicuo(AL),
y abominación para el impío el recto en su camino(AM).

Footnotes

  1. Proverbios 29:1 Lit., y no hay remedio
  2. Proverbios 29:2 O, se engrandecen
  3. Proverbios 29:4 O, el juicio
  4. Proverbios 29:5 Lit., sobre
  5. Proverbios 29:7 Lit., sabe
  6. Proverbios 29:7 Lit., conocimiento
  7. Proverbios 29:10 Lit., perfecto
  8. Proverbios 29:10 Lit., buscan
  9. Proverbios 29:11 Lit., da salida a todo su espíritu
  10. Proverbios 29:13 Lit., se juntan
  11. Proverbios 29:15 Lit., suelto
  12. Proverbios 29:16 O, se engrandecen
  13. Proverbios 29:17 Lit., deleites
  14. Proverbios 29:18 O, revelación
  15. Proverbios 29:19 Lit., pero no habrá respuesta
  16. Proverbios 29:21 O, lamentará
  17. Proverbios 29:24 Lit., alma
  18. Proverbios 29:24 O, la imprecación
  19. Proverbios 29:25 Lit., da
  20. Proverbios 29:25 O, será ensalzado
  21. Proverbios 29:26 Lit., rostro
  22. Proverbios 29:26 O, el juicio

29 El que es reacio a las reprensiones
    será destruido de repente y sin remedio.

Cuando los justos prosperan, el pueblo se alegra;
    cuando los impíos gobiernan, el pueblo gime.

El que ama la sabiduría alegra a su padre;
    el que frecuenta rameras pierde su fortuna.

Con justicia el rey da estabilidad al país;
    cuando lo abruma con tributos, lo destruye.

El que adula a su prójimo
    le tiende una trampa ante sus pies.

Al malvado lo atrapa su propia maldad,
    pero el justo puede cantar de alegría.

El justo se ocupa de la causa del desvalido;
    el malvado ni sabe de qué se trata.

Los insolentes agitan la ciudad,
    pero los sabios aplacan la ira.

Cuando el sabio entabla pleito contra un necio,
    aunque se enoje o se ría, no logrará la paz.

10 Los asesinos aborrecen a los íntegros
    y tratan de matar a los justos.

11 El necio da rienda suelta a su ira,
    pero el sabio sabe dominarla.

12 Cuando un gobernante se deja llevar por mentiras,
    todos sus oficiales se corrompen.

13 Algo en común tienen el pobre y el opresor:
    a los dos el Señor les ha dado la vista.

14 El rey que juzga al pobre según la verdad
    afirma su trono para siempre.

15 La vara de la disciplina imparte sabiduría,
    pero el joven malcriado avergüenza a su madre.

16 Cuando aumentan los impíos, también aumenta el pecado,
    pero los justos presenciarán su caída.

17 Disciplina a tu hijo, y te traerá tranquilidad;
    te dará muchas satisfacciones.

18 Donde no hay visión, el pueblo se extravía;
    ¡dichosos los que son obedientes a la ley!

19 No solo con palabras se corrige al siervo;
    aunque entienda, no obedecerá.

20 ¿Te has fijado en los que hablan sin pensar?
    ¡Más se puede esperar de un necio que de gente así!

21 El criado consentido desde niño
    se convertirá en una persona insolente.

22 El hombre iracundo provoca peleas;
    el hombre violento multiplica sus crímenes.

23 El altivo será humillado,
    pero el de espíritu humilde será enaltecido.

24 El cómplice del ladrón atenta contra sí mismo;
    aunque esté bajo juramento,[a] no testificará.

25 Temer a los hombres resulta una trampa,
    pero el que confía en el Señor sale bien librado.

26 Muchos buscan el favor del gobernante,
    pero solo el Señor hace justicia.

27 Los justos aborrecen a los malvados
    y los malvados aborrecen a los justos.

Footnotes

  1. 29:24 bajo juramento. Alt. bajo maldición.

29 Whoever remains stiff-necked(A) after many rebukes
    will suddenly be destroyed(B)—without remedy.(C)

When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice;(D)
    when the wicked rule,(E) the people groan.(F)

A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father,(G)
    but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.(H)

By justice a king gives a country stability,(I)
    but those who are greedy for[a] bribes tear it down.

Those who flatter their neighbors
    are spreading nets for their feet.(J)

Evildoers are snared by their own sin,(K)
    but the righteous shout for joy and are glad.

The righteous care about justice for the poor,(L)
    but the wicked have no such concern.

Mockers stir up a city,
    but the wise turn away anger.(M)

If a wise person goes to court with a fool,
    the fool rages and scoffs, and there is no peace.

10 The bloodthirsty hate a person of integrity
    and seek to kill the upright.(N)

11 Fools give full vent to their rage,(O)
    but the wise bring calm in the end.(P)

12 If a ruler(Q) listens to lies,
    all his officials become wicked.(R)

13 The poor and the oppressor have this in common:
    The Lord gives sight to the eyes of both.(S)

14 If a king judges the poor with fairness,
    his throne will be established forever.(T)

15 A rod and a reprimand impart wisdom,
    but a child left undisciplined disgraces its mother.(U)

16 When the wicked thrive, so does sin,
    but the righteous will see their downfall.(V)

17 Discipline your children, and they will give you peace;
    they will bring you the delights you desire.(W)

18 Where there is no revelation, people cast off restraint;
    but blessed is the one who heeds wisdom’s instruction.(X)

19 Servants cannot be corrected by mere words;
    though they understand, they will not respond.

20 Do you see someone who speaks in haste?
    There is more hope for a fool than for them.(Y)

21 A servant pampered from youth
    will turn out to be insolent.

22 An angry person stirs up conflict,
    and a hot-tempered person commits many sins.(Z)

23 Pride brings a person low,(AA)
    but the lowly in spirit gain honor.(AB)

24 The accomplices of thieves are their own enemies;
    they are put under oath and dare not testify.(AC)

25 Fear(AD) of man will prove to be a snare,
    but whoever trusts in the Lord(AE) is kept safe.(AF)

26 Many seek an audience with a ruler,(AG)
    but it is from the Lord that one gets justice.(AH)

27 The righteous detest the dishonest;
    the wicked detest the upright.(AI)

Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 29:4 Or who give

29 He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.

When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.

Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.

The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.

A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.

In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.

The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.

Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.

If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.

10 The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.

11 A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.

12 If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked.

13 The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the Lord lighteneth both their eyes.

14 The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.

15 The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.

16 When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.

17 Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.

18 Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.

19 A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.

20 Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.

21 He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length.

22 An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.

23 A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.

24 Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not.

25 The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the Lord shall be safe.

26 Many seek the ruler's favour; but every man's judgment cometh from the Lord.

27 An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked.

Happy Is He Who Keeps the Law

29 He(A) who is often rebuked, and hardens his neck,
Will suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.

When the righteous [a]are in authority, the (B)people rejoice;
But when a wicked man rules, (C)the people groan.

Whoever loves wisdom makes his father rejoice,
But a companion of harlots wastes his wealth.

The king establishes the land by justice,
But he who receives bribes overthrows it.

A man who (D)flatters his neighbor
Spreads a net for his feet.

By transgression an evil man is snared,
But the righteous sings and rejoices.

The righteous (E)considers the cause of the poor,
But the wicked does not understand such knowledge.

Scoffers (F)set a city aflame,
But wise men turn away wrath.

If a wise man contends with a foolish man,
(G)Whether the fool rages or laughs, there is no peace.

10 (H)The bloodthirsty hate the blameless,
But the upright seek his [b]well-being.

11 A fool vents all his (I)feelings,[c]
But a wise man holds them back.

12 If a ruler pays attention to lies,
All his servants become wicked.

13 The poor man and the oppressor have this in common:
(J)The Lord gives light to the eyes of both.

14 The king who judges the (K)poor with truth,
His throne will be established forever.

15 The rod and rebuke give (L)wisdom,
But a child left to himself brings shame to his mother.

16 When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increases;
But the righteous will see their (M)fall.

17 Correct your son, and he will give you rest;
Yes, he will give delight to your soul.

18 (N)Where there is no [d]revelation, the people cast off restraint;
But (O)happy is he who keeps the law.

19 A servant will not be corrected by mere words;
For though he understands, he will not respond.

20 Do you see a man hasty in his words?
(P)There is more hope for a fool than for him.

21 He who pampers his servant from childhood
Will have him as a son in the end.

22 (Q)An angry man stirs up strife,
And a furious man abounds in transgression.

23 (R)A man’s pride will bring him low,
But the humble in spirit will retain honor.

24 Whoever is a partner with a thief hates his own life;
(S)He [e]swears to tell the truth, but reveals nothing.

25 (T)The fear of man brings a snare,
But whoever trusts in the Lord shall be [f]safe.

26 (U)Many seek the ruler’s [g]favor,
But justice for man comes from the Lord.

27 An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous,
And he who is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked.

Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 29:2 become great
  2. Proverbs 29:10 Lit. soul or life
  3. Proverbs 29:11 Lit. spirit
  4. Proverbs 29:18 prophetic vision
  5. Proverbs 29:24 Lit. hears the adjuration or oath
  6. Proverbs 29:25 secure, lit. set on high
  7. Proverbs 29:26 Lit. face