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 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.

29 (A)He who is often reproved, yet stiffens his neck,
    will suddenly be (B)broken (C)beyond healing.
When (D)the righteous increase, the people rejoice,
    but when (E)the wicked rule, the people groan.
He who (F)loves wisdom makes his father glad,
    but (G)a companion of prostitutes (H)squanders his wealth.
By justice a king (I)builds up the land,
    but he who exacts gifts[a] tears it down.
(J)A man who flatters his neighbor
    spreads (K)a net for his feet.
An evil man is (L)ensnared in his transgression,
    but a righteous man (M)sings and rejoices.
A righteous man (N)knows the rights of the poor;
    a wicked man does not (O)understand such knowledge.
(P)Scoffers set a city aflame,
    but the wise turn away wrath.
If a wise man has an argument with a fool,
    the fool only rages and laughs, and there is (Q)no quiet.
10 Bloodthirsty men (R)hate one who is blameless
    and seek the life of the upright.[b]
11 A fool gives full vent to his spirit,
    but a wise man quietly holds it back.
12 If a ruler listens to falsehood,
    all his officials will be wicked.
13 The poor man and the oppressor (S)meet together;
    the Lord (T)gives light to the eyes of both.
14 If a king (U)faithfully judges the poor,
    his throne will (V)be established forever.
15 (W)The rod and reproof give wisdom,
    but a child left to himself (X)brings shame to his mother.
16 When the wicked increase, transgression increases,
    but (Y)the righteous will look upon their downfall.
17 (Z)Discipline your son, and he will give you rest;
    he will give delight to your heart.
18 Where (AA)there is no prophetic vision the people (AB)cast off restraint,[c]
    but blessed is he who (AC)keeps the law.
19 By mere words a servant is not disciplined,
    for though he understands, he will not respond.
20 Do you see a man who is hasty in his words?
    (AD)There is more hope for a fool than for him.
21 Whoever pampers his servant from childhood
    will in the end find him his heir.[d]
22 (AE)A man of wrath stirs up strife,
    and one given to anger causes much transgression.
23 (AF)One's pride will bring him low,
    (AG)but he who is lowly in spirit will obtain honor.
24 The partner of a thief (AH)hates his own life;
    (AI)he hears the curse, but discloses nothing.
25 (AJ)The fear of man lays a snare,
    but whoever trusts in the Lord is safe.
26 Many (AK)seek the face of a ruler,
    but it is from the Lord that a man (AL)gets justice.
27 (AM)An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous,
    but one whose way is straight is an abomination to the wicked.

Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 29:4 Or who taxes heavily
  2. Proverbs 29:10 Or but the upright seek his soul
  3. Proverbs 29:18 Or the people are discouraged
  4. Proverbs 29:21 The meaning of the Hebrew word rendered his heir is uncertain