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Proverbs 28
King James Version
Proverbs 28
King James Version
28 The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.
2 For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof: but by a man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged.
3 A poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.
4 They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them.
5 Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the Lord understand all things.
6 Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.
7 Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father.
8 He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.
9 He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.
10 Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but the upright shall have good things in possession.
11 The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
12 When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden.
13 He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.
14 Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.
15 As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people.
16 The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
17 A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him.
18 Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.
19 He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.
20 A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.
21 To have respect of persons is not good: for for a piece of bread that man will transgress.
22 He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him.
23 He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue.
24 Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression; the same is the companion of a destroyer.
25 He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the Lord shall be made fat.
26 He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.
27 He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.
28 When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase.
Proverbios 28
Nueva Versión Internacional (Castilian)
Proverbios 28
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28 El malvado huye aunque nadie lo persiga;
pero el justo vive confiado como un león.
2 Cuando hay rebelión en el país,
los caudillos se multiplican;
cuando el gobernante es entendido,
se mantiene el orden.
3 El gobernante[a] que oprime a los pobres
es como violenta lluvia que arrasa la cosecha.
4 Los que abandonan la ley alaban a los malvados;
los que la obedecen luchan contra ellos.
5 Los malvados nada entienden de la justicia;
los que buscan al Señor lo entienden todo.
6 Más vale pobre pero honrado
que rico pero perverso.
7 El hijo entendido se sujeta a la ley;
el derrochador deshonra a su padre.
8 El que amasa riquezas mediante la usura
las acumula para el que se compadece de los pobres.
9 Dios aborrece hasta la oración
del que se niega a obedecer la ley.
10 El que lleva a los justos por el mal camino
caerá en su propia trampa;
pero los íntegros heredarán el bien.
11 El rico se las da de sabio;
el pobre pero inteligente lo desenmascara.
12 Cuando los justos triunfan, se hace gran fiesta;
cuando los impíos se imponen, todo el mundo se esconde.
13 Quien encubre su pecado jamás prospera;
quien lo confiesa y lo deja halla perdón.
14 ¡Dichoso el que siempre teme al Señor![b]
Pero el obstinado caerá en la desgracia.
15 Un león rugiente, un oso hambriento,
es el gobernante malvado que oprime a los pobres.
16 El gobernante falto de juicio es terrible opresor;
el que odia las riquezas prolonga su vida.
17 El que es perseguido por[c] homicidio
será un fugitivo hasta la muerte.
¡Que nadie le brinde su apoyo!
18 El que es honrado se mantendrá a salvo;
el de caminos perversos caerá en la fosa.[d]
19 El que trabaja la tierra tendrá abundante comida;
el que sueña despierto[e] solo abundará en pobreza.
20 El hombre fiel recibirá muchas bendiciones;
el que tiene prisa por enriquecerse no quedará impune.
21 No es correcto mostrarse parcial con nadie.
Hay quienes pecan hasta por un mendrugo de pan.
22 El tacaño ansía enriquecerse,
sin saber que la pobreza lo aguarda.
23 A fin de cuentas, más se aprecia
al que reprende que al que adula.
24 El que roba a su padre o a su madre,
e insiste en que no ha pecado,
amigo es de gente perversa.[f]
25 El que es ambicioso provoca peleas,
pero el que confía en el Señor prospera.
26 Necio es el que confía en sí mismo;
el que actúa con sabiduría se pone a salvo.
27 El que ayuda al pobre no conocerá la pobreza;
el que le niega su ayuda será maldecido.
28 Cuando triunfan los impíos, la gente se esconde;
cuando perecen, los justos prosperan.
Footnotes
- 28:3 El gobernante (texto probable); El pobre (TM).
- 28:14 teme al Señor. Lit. teme.
- 28:17 El que es perseguido por. Alt. El que carga con la culpa de.
- 28:18 en la fosa (Siríaca); en uno (TM).
- 28:19 el que sueña despierto. Lit. el que persigue lo vacío; también en 12:11.
- 28:24 de gente perversa. Lit. del destructor.
Proverbs 28
New International Version
Proverbs 28
New International Version
2 When a country is rebellious, it has many rulers,
but a ruler with discernment and knowledge maintains order.
3 A ruler[a] who oppresses the poor
is like a driving rain that leaves no crops.
4 Those who forsake instruction praise the wicked,
but those who heed it resist them.
5 Evildoers do not understand what is right,
but those who seek the Lord understand it fully.
6 Better the poor whose walk is blameless
than the rich whose ways are perverse.(D)
7 A discerning son heeds instruction,
but a companion of gluttons disgraces his father.(E)
8 Whoever increases wealth by taking interest(F) or profit from the poor
amasses it for another,(G) who will be kind to the poor.(H)
9 If anyone turns a deaf ear to my instruction,
even their prayers are detestable.(I)
10 Whoever leads the upright along an evil path
will fall into their own trap,(J)
but the blameless will receive a good inheritance.
11 The rich are wise in their own eyes;
one who is poor and discerning sees how deluded they are.
12 When the righteous triumph, there is great elation;(K)
but when the wicked rise to power, people go into hiding.(L)
13 Whoever conceals their sins(M) does not prosper,
but the one who confesses(N) and renounces them finds mercy.(O)
14 Blessed is the one who always trembles before God,
but whoever hardens their heart falls into trouble.
15 Like a roaring lion or a charging bear
is a wicked ruler over a helpless people.
16 A tyrannical ruler practices extortion,
but one who hates ill-gotten gain will enjoy a long reign.
17 Anyone tormented by the guilt of murder
will seek refuge(P) in the grave;
let no one hold them back.
18 The one whose walk is blameless is kept safe,(Q)
but the one whose ways are perverse will fall(R) into the pit.[b]
19 Those who work their land will have abundant food,
but those who chase fantasies will have their fill of poverty.(S)
20 A faithful person will be richly blessed,
but one eager to get rich will not go unpunished.(T)
22 The stingy are eager to get rich
and are unaware that poverty awaits them.(X)
23 Whoever rebukes a person will in the end gain favor
rather than one who has a flattering tongue.(Y)
24 Whoever robs their father or mother(Z)
and says, “It’s not wrong,”
is partner to one who destroys.(AA)
27 Those who give to the poor will lack nothing,(AF)
but those who close their eyes to them receive many curses.(AG)
28 When the wicked rise to power, people go into hiding;(AH)
but when the wicked perish, the righteous thrive.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 28:3 Or A poor person
- Proverbs 28:18 Syriac (see Septuagint); Hebrew into one
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