Proverbs 10
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised
Wise Sayings of Solomon
10 The proverbs of Solomon.
A wise child makes a glad father,
but a foolish child is a mother’s grief.
2 Treasures gained by wickedness do not profit,
but righteousness delivers from death.
3 The Lord does not let the righteous go hungry,
but he thwarts the craving of the wicked.
4 A slack hand causes poverty,
but the hand of the diligent makes rich.
5 A child who gathers in summer is prudent,
but a child who sleeps in harvest brings shame.
6 Blessings are on the head of the righteous,
but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
7 The memory of the righteous is a blessing,
but the name of the wicked will rot.
8 The wise of heart will heed commandments,
but a babbling fool will come to ruin.
9 Whoever walks in integrity walks securely,
but whoever follows perverse ways will be found out.
10 Whoever winks the eye causes trouble,
but the one who rebukes boldly makes peace.[a]
11 The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life,
but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
12 Hatred stirs up strife,
but love covers all offences.
13 On the lips of one who has understanding wisdom is found,
but a rod is for the back of one who lacks sense.
14 The wise lay up knowledge,
but the babbling of a fool brings ruin near.
15 The wealth of the rich is their fortress;
the poverty of the poor is their ruin.
16 The wage of the righteous leads to life,
the gain of the wicked to sin.
17 Whoever heeds instruction is on the path to life,
but one who rejects a rebuke goes astray.
18 Lying lips conceal hatred,
and whoever utters slander is a fool.
19 When words are many, transgression is not lacking,
but the prudent are restrained in speech.
20 The tongue of the righteous is choice silver;
the mind of the wicked is of little worth.
21 The lips of the righteous feed many,
but fools die for lack of sense.
22 The blessing of the Lord makes rich,
and he adds no sorrow with it.[b]
23 Doing wrong is like sport to a fool,
but wise conduct is pleasure to a person of understanding.
24 What the wicked dread will come upon them,
but the desire of the righteous will be granted.
25 When the tempest passes, the wicked are no more,
but the righteous are established for ever.
26 Like vinegar to the teeth, and smoke to the eyes,
so are the lazy to their employers.
27 The fear of the Lord prolongs life,
but the years of the wicked will be short.
28 The hope of the righteous ends in gladness,
but the expectation of the wicked comes to nothing.
29 The way of the Lord is a stronghold for the upright,
but destruction for evildoers.
30 The righteous will never be removed,
but the wicked will not remain in the land.
31 The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom,
but the perverse tongue will be cut off.
32 The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable,
but the mouth of the wicked what is perverse.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 10:10 Gk: Heb but a babbling fool will come to ruin
- Proverbs 10:22 Or and toil adds nothing to it
Proverbios 10
La Biblia de las Américas
El justo y el impío
10 Los proverbios de Salomón(A).
El hijo sabio alegra al padre(B),
pero el hijo necio es tristeza para su madre(C).
2 Tesoros mal adquiridos[a] no aprovechan,
mas la justicia libra de la muerte(D).
3 El Señor no permitirá que el justo[b] padezca hambre(E),
pero rechazará la avidez de los impíos(F).
4 Pobre es el que trabaja con mano[c] negligente,
mas la mano de los diligentes enriquece(G).
5 Él que recoge en el verano es hijo sabio,
el que duerme durante la siega es hijo que avergüenza.
6 Hay bendiciones sobre la cabeza del justo(H),
pero la boca de los impíos oculta violencia(I).
7 La memoria del justo es bendita(J),
pero el nombre del impío se pudrirá(K).
8 El sabio de corazón aceptará mandatos(L),
mas el necio charlatán[d] será derribado.
9 Él que anda en integridad anda seguro(M),
mas el que pervierte sus caminos será descubierto(N).
10 Él que guiña el ojo(O) causa disgustos[e],
y el necio charlatán[f] será derribado(P).
11 Fuente de vida es la boca del justo(Q),
pero la boca de los impíos encubre violencia(R).
12 El odio suscita rencillas,
pero el amor cubre todas las transgresiones(S).
13 En los labios del entendido se halla sabiduría(T),
pero la vara es para las espaldas del falto de entendimiento[g](U).
14 Los sabios atesoran conocimiento(V),
pero la boca del necio es ruina cercana(W).
15 La fortuna del rico es su fortaleza[h](X),
la ruina de los pobres es su pobreza(Y).
16 El salario[i] del justo es[j] vida,
la ganancia del impío, castigo[k](Z).
17 Por senda de vida va el que guarda la instrucción(AA),
mas el que abandona la reprensión se extravía.
18 Él que oculta el odio tiene labios mentirosos(AB),
y el que esparce calumnia es un necio.
19 En las muchas palabras, la transgresión es inevitable(AC),
mas el que refrena sus labios es prudente(AD).
20 La lengua del justo es plata escogida(AE),
pero el corazón de los impíos es poca cosa.
21 Los labios del justo apacientan a muchos(AF),
pero los necios mueren por falta de entendimiento[l](AG).
22 La bendición del Señor es la que enriquece(AH),
y Él no añade tristeza con ella.
23 Como diversión es para el necio el hacer maldad,
y la sabiduría lo es para el hombre de entendimiento(AI).
24 Lo que el impío teme vendrá sobre él(AJ),
y el deseo de los justos será concedido(AK).
25 Cuando pasa el torbellino, ya no existe el impío(AL),
pero el justo tiene cimiento eterno(AM).
26 Como el vinagre a los dientes y el humo a los ojos,
así es el perezoso para quienes lo envían(AN).
27 El temor del Señor multiplica los días(AO),
mas los años de los impíos serán acortados(AP).
28 La esperanza de los justos es alegría(AQ),
pero la expectación de los impíos perecerá(AR).
29 Fortaleza para el íntegro es el camino del Señor(AS),
pero ruina para los que obran iniquidad(AT).
30 El justo nunca será conmovido(AU),
mas los impíos no habitarán en la tierra(AV).
31 La boca del justo emite sabiduría(AW),
pero la lengua perversa será cortada(AX).
32 Los labios del justo dan a conocer lo agradable(AY),
pero la boca de los impíos, lo perverso(AZ).
Footnotes
- Proverbios 10:2 Lit., de impiedad
- Proverbios 10:3 Lit., alma del justo
- Proverbios 10:4 Lit., palma
- Proverbios 10:8 Lit., de labios
- Proverbios 10:10 O, dolor
- Proverbios 10:10 Lit., de labios
- Proverbios 10:13 Lit., corazón
- Proverbios 10:15 Lit., plaza fuerte
- Proverbios 10:16 O, La obra
- Proverbios 10:16 Lit., para
- Proverbios 10:16 Lit., para castigo
- Proverbios 10:21 Lit., corazón
Proverbs 10
New King James Version
Wise Sayings of Solomon
10 The proverbs of (A)Solomon:
(B)A wise son makes a glad father,
But a foolish son is the grief of his mother.
2 (C)Treasures of wickedness profit nothing,
(D)But righteousness delivers from death.
3 (E)The Lord will not allow the righteous soul to famish,
But He casts away the desire of the wicked.
4 (F)He who has a slack hand becomes poor,
But (G)the hand of the diligent makes rich.
5 He who gathers in (H)summer is a wise son;
He who sleeps in harvest is (I)a son who causes shame.
6 Blessings are on the head of the righteous,
But violence covers the mouth of the wicked.
7 (J)The memory of the righteous is blessed,
But the name of the wicked will rot.
9 (L)He who walks with integrity walks securely,
But he who perverts his ways will become known.
10 He who winks with the eye causes trouble,
But a prating fool will fall.
11 The mouth of the righteous is a well of life,
But violence covers the mouth of the wicked.
12 Hatred stirs up strife,
But (M)love covers all sins.
13 Wisdom is found on the lips of him who has understanding,
But (N)a rod is for the back of him who [c]is devoid of understanding.
14 Wise people store up knowledge,
But (O)the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.
15 The (P)rich man’s wealth is his strong city;
The destruction of the poor is their poverty.
16 The labor of the righteous leads to (Q)life,
The wages of the wicked to sin.
17 He who keeps instruction is in the way of life,
But he who refuses correction [d]goes astray.
19 (T)In the multitude of words sin is not lacking,
But (U)he who restrains his lips is wise.
20 The tongue of the righteous is choice silver;
The heart of the wicked is worth little.
21 The lips of the righteous feed many,
But fools die for lack of [e]wisdom.
22 (V)The blessing of the Lord makes one rich,
And He adds no sorrow with it.
23 (W)To do evil is like sport to a fool,
But a man of understanding has wisdom.
24 (X)The fear of the wicked will come upon him,
And (Y)the desire of the righteous will be granted.
25 When the whirlwind passes by, (Z)the wicked is no more,
But (AA)the righteous has an everlasting foundation.
26 As vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes,
So is the lazy man to those who send him.
27 (AB)The fear of the Lord prolongs days,
But (AC)the years of the wicked will be shortened.
28 The hope of the righteous will be gladness,
But the (AD)expectation of the wicked will perish.
29 The way of the Lord is strength for the upright,
But (AE)destruction will come to the workers of iniquity.
30 (AF)The righteous will never be removed,
But the wicked will not inhabit the [f]earth.
31 (AG)The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom,
But the perverse tongue will be cut out.
32 The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable,
But the mouth of the wicked what is perverse.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 10:8 Lit. the foolish of lips
- Proverbs 10:8 be thrust down or ruined
- Proverbs 10:13 Lit. lacks heart
- Proverbs 10:17 leads
- Proverbs 10:21 Lit. heart
- Proverbs 10:30 land
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