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Proverbs 3
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3 1-2 My son, never forget the things I’ve taught you. If you want a long and satisfying life, closely follow my instructions. 3 Never tire of loyalty and kindness. Hold these virtues tightly. Write them deep within your heart. 4-5 If you want favor with both God and man, and a reputation for good judgment and common sense, then trust the Lord completely; don’t ever trust yourself. 6 In everything you do, put God first, and he will direct you and crown your efforts with success.

7-8 Don’t be conceited, sure of your own wisdom. Instead, trust and reverence the Lord, and turn your back on evil; when you do that, then you will be given renewed health and vitality.

9-10 Honor the Lord by giving him the first part of all your income, and he will fill your barns with wheat and barley and overflow your wine vats with the finest wines.

11-12 Young man, do not resent it when God chastens and corrects you, for his punishment is proof of his love. Just as a father punishes a son he delights in to make him better, so the Lord corrects you.

13-15 The man who knows right from wrong[a] and has good judgment and common sense is happier than the man who is immensely rich! For such wisdom is far more valuable than precious jewels. Nothing else compares with it. 16-17 Wisdom gives: a long, good life, riches, honor, pleasure, peace. 18 Wisdom is a tree of life to those who eat her fruit; happy is the man who keeps on eating it.

19 The Lord’s wisdom founded the earth; his understanding established all the universe and space. 20 The deep fountains of the earth were broken open by his knowledge, and the skies poured down rain.

21 Have two goals: wisdom—that is, knowing and doing right—and common sense. Don’t let them slip away, 22 for they fill you with living energy and bring you honor and respect.[b] 23 They keep you safe from defeat and disaster and from stumbling off the trail. 24-26 With them on guard you can sleep without fear; you need not be afraid of disaster or the plots of wicked men, for the Lord is with you; he protects you.

27-28 Don’t withhold repayment of your debts. Don’t say “some other time,” if you can pay now. 29 Don’t plot against your neighbor; he is trusting you. 30 Don’t get into needless fights. 31 Don’t envy violent men. Don’t copy their ways. 32 For such men are an abomination to the Lord, but he gives his friendship to the godly.

33 The curse of God is on the wicked, but his blessing is on the upright. 34 The Lord mocks at mockers, but helps the humble. 35 The wise are promoted to honor, but fools are promoted to shame!

Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 3:13 The man who knows right from wrong, literally, “The man who finds wisdom.”
  2. Proverbs 3:22 bring you honor and respect, literally, “be an ornament to your neck.”
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Proverbs 3
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Wisdom Bestows Well-Being

3 My son,(A) do not forget my teaching,(B)
    but keep my commands in your heart,
2 for they will prolong your life many years(C)
    and bring you peace and prosperity.(D)

3 Let love and faithfulness(E) never leave you;
    bind them around your neck,
    write them on the tablet of your heart.(F)
4 Then you will win favor and a good name
    in the sight of God and man.(G)

5 Trust in the Lord(H) with all your heart
    and lean not on your own understanding;
6 in all your ways submit to him,
    and he will make your paths(I) straight.[a](J)

7 Do not be wise in your own eyes;(K)
    fear the Lord(L) and shun evil.(M)
8 This will bring health to your body(N)
    and nourishment to your bones.(O)

9 Honor the Lord with your wealth,
    with the firstfruits(P) of all your crops;
10 then your barns will be filled(Q) to overflowing,
    and your vats will brim over with new wine.(R)

11 My son,(S) do not despise the Lord’s discipline,(T)
    and do not resent his rebuke,
12 because the Lord disciplines those he loves,(U)
    as a father the son he delights in.[b](V)

13 Blessed are those who find wisdom,
    those who gain understanding,
14 for she is more profitable than silver
    and yields better returns than gold.(W)
15 She is more precious than rubies;(X)
    nothing you desire can compare with her.(Y)
16 Long life is in her right hand;(Z)
    in her left hand are riches and honor.(AA)
17 Her ways are pleasant ways,
    and all her paths are peace.(AB)
18 She is a tree of life(AC) to those who take hold of her;
    those who hold her fast will be blessed.(AD)

19 By wisdom(AE) the Lord laid the earth’s foundations,(AF)
    by understanding he set the heavens(AG) in place;
20 by his knowledge the watery depths were divided,
    and the clouds let drop the dew.

21 My son,(AH) do not let wisdom and understanding out of your sight,(AI)
    preserve sound judgment and discretion;
22 they will be life for you,(AJ)
    an ornament to grace your neck.(AK)
23 Then you will go on your way in safety,(AL)
    and your foot will not stumble.(AM)
24 When you lie down,(AN) you will not be afraid;(AO)
    when you lie down, your sleep(AP) will be sweet.
25 Have no fear of sudden disaster
    or of the ruin that overtakes the wicked,
26 for the Lord will be at your side(AQ)
    and will keep your foot(AR) from being snared.(AS)

27 Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due,
    when it is in your power to act.
28 Do not say to your neighbor,
    “Come back tomorrow and I’ll give it to you”—
    when you already have it with you.(AT)
29 Do not plot harm against your neighbor,
    who lives trustfully near you.(AU)
30 Do not accuse anyone for no reason—
    when they have done you no harm.

31 Do not envy(AV) the violent
    or choose any of their ways.

32 For the Lord detests the perverse(AW)
    but takes the upright into his confidence.(AX)
33 The Lord’s curse(AY) is on the house of the wicked,(AZ)
    but he blesses the home of the righteous.(BA)
34 He mocks(BB) proud mockers(BC)
    but shows favor to the humble(BD) and oppressed.
35 The wise inherit honor,
    but fools get only shame.

Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 3:6 Or will direct your paths
  2. Proverbs 3:12 Hebrew; Septuagint loves, / and he chastens everyone he accepts as his child
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Proverbios 3
La Palabra (Hispanoamérica)

3 Hijo mío, no olvides mi enseñanza
y guarda en tu memoria mis mandatos,
2 pues te prolongarán los días
y tendrás años de vida y bienestar.
3 Que el amor y la verdad
no se separen de ti:
átalos a tu cuello,
grábalos en tu corazón;
4 así obtendrás estima y favor
ante Dios y ante los hombres.
5 Confía plenamente en el Señor
y no te fíes de tu inteligencia.
6 Cuenta con él en todos tus caminos
y él dirigirá tus senderos.
7 No presumas de sabio,
respeta al Señor y evita el mal;
8 ello dará salud a tu cuerpo
y fortaleza a tus huesos.
9 Honra al Señor con tus riquezas,
con las primicias de todas tus cosechas:
10 tus graneros se llenarán de trigo
y tus bodegas rebosarán de vino.
11 Hijo mío, no rechaces la corrección del Señor
ni te disguste su reprensión,
12 porque el Señor reprende a quien ama,
como un padre al hijo preferido.

Felicidad del sabio

13 Feliz quien encuentra sabiduría,
la persona que adquiere inteligencia:
14 es de más valor que la plata,
y más rentable que el oro;
15 es más valiosa que las joyas,
ningún placer se le puede comparar.
16 Con su derecha ofrece larga vida,
con su izquierda, fama y riqueza.
17 Sus caminos son una delicia,
apacibles todas sus sendas.
18 Es árbol de vida para quienes la consiguen,
los que la mantienen son felices.
19 El Señor fundó la tierra con sabiduría,
fijó los cielos con inteligencia;
20 por su saber las aguas abismales se separan
y las nubes gotean rocío.

Virtudes sapienciales

21 Hijo mío, mantén la discreción y el buen juicio
y jamás los pierdas de vista,
22 pues serán fuente de vida para ti
y te adornarán como un collar.
23 Así caminarás tranquilo
y tus pies no tropezarán.
24 Cuando te acuestes no tendrás miedo
y, acostado, tendrás dulces sueños.
25 No temerás el terror imprevisto
ni la ruina que sobreviene a los malvados,
26 porque el Señor estará a tu lado
y pondrá tus pies a salvo de las trampas.
27 No niegues un favor a quien lo necesita,
si está en tu mano el concederlo.
28 Si ahora tienes, no digas a tu prójimo:
“Vete y vuelve, mañana te daré”.
29 No planees daños contra tu prójimo
mientras vive confiado junto a ti.
30 No pleitees contra cualquiera sin motivo,
si no te ha hecho ningún daño.
31 No envidies a la persona violenta,
ni trates de imitar su proceder;
32 porque el Señor aborrece al desalmado
y brinda su confianza a los honrados.
33 El Señor maldice la casa del malvado
y bendice el hogar de los justos;
34 se burla de los burlones
y concede su favor a los humildes.
35 Los sabios heredan honores,
los necios cargan con la deshonra.

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