Proverbs 28
The Voice
28 The wicked run away even when no one is chasing them;
the right-living, however, stand their ground as boldly as lions.
2 Where there is rebellion in a land,
there are many petty and contending rulers;
But where there is a wise and intelligent leader,
peace and order endure.
3 A poor person who oppresses others who are poor
is like a driving rain that destroys the crops and leaves no food.
4 Those who turn their backs on God’s teaching applaud the wicked,
while those who observe His instruction oppose them at every turn.
5 Evil people are not able to understand justice,
but those who pursue the Eternal understand it completely.
6 It is better to be a pauper walking in integrity
than a dishonest man, even if he is rich.
7 Whoever follows God’s teaching is a wise child,
but the one who spends time with gluttons and drunks disgraces his parents.
8 Anyone who increases his wealth by charging a high rate of interest
is only collecting it for another who will deal more liberally with the poor.
9 The one who turns his ear from hearing God’s instruction
will find that even his prayers are detestable to God.
10 Whoever tries to deceive a good person into taking the path of evil
will fall into the pit he himself made,
but the truly honest shall be the heirs of all that is good.
11 A rich man may be wise in his own sight,
but a perceptive pauper will see right through him.
12 There is much glory when just men celebrate;
but when the wicked gain power, people take cover.
13 Whoever tries to hide his sins will not succeed,
but the one who confesses his sins and leaves them behind will find mercy.
14 Happy is the one who always fears the Lord,
but the person who hardens his heart to God falls into misfortune.
15 Like a roaring lion or a charging bear,
so is a wicked man ruling over an impoverished people.
16 A leader who lacks intelligence cruelly oppresses the people,
but one who hates corruption will prosper and live a long life.
17 A man guilty of murder is a fugitive,
fleeing to the nearest hole in the ground but not escaping death’s cold pit.
Don’t do anything to save him.
18 Whoever walks in honesty will be safe,
but whoever travels the crooked path will suddenly fall.
19 Whoever cultivates his land will have plenty of food in the harvest,
but whoever cultivates worthless ventures will have poverty in abundance.
20 A reliable person will not escape blessings,
but one who wants to get rich quick will not escape trouble.
21 Showing favoritism is not good;
some will desert the truth for a measly crust of bread.
22 A greedy person is in a hurry to get rich,
but he is ignorant of the loss that is about to overtake him.
23 A person who offers constructive criticism will, in the end, be appreciated more
than a person who engages in empty flattery.
24 One who robs his father or his mother
and says, “There’s nothing wrong with that! I had it coming!”
walks in the company of murderers.
25 When the greedy want more, they stir up trouble;
but when a person trusts in the Eternal, he’s sure to prosper.
26 Anyone who puts confidence only in himself is a fool,
but the person who follows wisdom will be kept safe.
27 Whoever gives to the poor will have what he needs,
but the one who shuts his eyes to their plight will face curse after curse.
28 When the wicked have the upper hand, people go into hiding;
but when they perish, the good folk will begin to increase.
Proverbs 28
New King James Version
The Righteous Are Bold as a Lion
28 The (A)wicked flee when no one pursues,
But the righteous are bold as a lion.
2 Because of the transgression of a land, many are its princes;
But by a man of understanding and knowledge
Right will be prolonged.
6 Better is the poor who walks in his integrity
Than one perverse in his ways, though he be rich.
7 Whoever keeps the law is a discerning son,
But a companion of gluttons shames his father.
8 One who increases his possessions by usury and extortion
Gathers it for him who will pity the poor.
9 One who turns away his ear from hearing the law,
(G)Even his prayer is an abomination.
10 (H)Whoever causes the upright to go astray in an evil way,
He himself will fall into his own pit;
(I)But the blameless will inherit good.
11 The rich man is wise in his own eyes,
But the poor who has understanding searches him out.
12 When the righteous rejoice, there is great (J)glory;
But when the wicked arise, men [b]hide themselves.
13 (K)He who covers his sins will not prosper,
But whoever confesses and forsakes them will have mercy.
14 Happy is the man who is always reverent,
But he who hardens his heart will fall into calamity.
16 A ruler who lacks understanding is a great (N)oppressor,
But he who hates covetousness will prolong his days.
17 (O)A man burdened with bloodshed will flee into a pit;
Let no one help him.
18 Whoever walks blamelessly will be [c]saved,
But he who is perverse in his ways will suddenly fall.
19 (P)He who tills his land will have plenty of bread,
But he who follows frivolity will have poverty enough!
20 A faithful man will abound with blessings,
(Q)But he who hastens to be rich will not go unpunished.
22 A man with an evil eye hastens after riches,
And does not consider that (T)poverty will come upon him.
23 (U)He who rebukes a man will find more favor afterward
Than he who flatters with the tongue.
24 Whoever robs his father or his mother,
And says, “It is no transgression,”
The same (V)is companion to a destroyer.
25 (W)He who is of a proud heart stirs up strife,
(X)But he who trusts in the Lord will be prospered.
26 He who (Y)trusts in his own heart is a fool,
But whoever walks wisely will be delivered.
27 (Z)He who gives to the poor will not lack,
But he who hides his eyes will have many curses.
28 When the wicked arise, (AA)men hide themselves;
But when they perish, the righteous increase.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 28:3 Lit. and there is no bread
- Proverbs 28:12 Lit. will be searched for
- Proverbs 28:18 delivered
- Proverbs 28:21 Lit. recognize faces
Proverbios 28
Nueva Biblia de las Américas
Proverbios antitéticos
28 El impío huye sin que nadie lo persiga(A),
Pero los justos están confiados como un león.
2 Por la transgresión de la tierra, muchos son sus príncipes(B);
Pero por el hombre entendido y de conocimiento permanece estable[a](C).
3 El pobre que oprime a los humildes(D)
Es como lluvia torrencial que no deja[b] pan.
4 Los que abandonan la ley alaban a los impíos(E),
Pero los que guardan la ley luchan contra ellos(F).
5 Los hombres malvados no entienden de justicia[c](G),
Pero los que buscan al Señor lo entienden todo(H).
6 Mejor es el pobre que anda en su integridad(I)
Que el que es perverso[d], aunque sea rico.
7 El que guarda la ley es hijo entendido,
Pero el que es compañero de glotones(J) avergüenza a su padre.
8 El que aumenta su riqueza por interés y usura(K),
La recoge para el que se apiada de los pobres(L).
9 Al que aparta su oído para no oír la ley,
Su oración también es abominación(M).
10 El que extravía a los rectos por el mal camino
En su propia fosa caerá(N),
Pero los íntegros[e] heredarán el bien(O).
11 El rico es sabio ante sus propios ojos(P),
Pero el pobre que es entendido, lo sondea[f].
12 Cuando los justos triunfan, grande es la gloria(Q),
Pero cuando los impíos se levantan, los hombres se esconden[g](R).
13 El que encubre sus pecados no prosperará(S),
Pero el que los confiesa y los abandona hallará misericordia(T).
14 Cuán bienaventurado es el hombre que siempre teme(U),
Pero el que endurece su corazón caerá en el infortunio(V).
15 Cual león rugiente(W) y oso agresivo
Es el gobernante perverso sobre el pueblo pobre(X).
16 Al príncipe que es gran opresor le falta entendimiento(Y),
Pero el que odia las ganancias injustas prolongará sus días.
17 El hombre cargado con culpa de sangre humana,
Fugitivo será hasta la muerte[h](Z); que nadie lo apoye.
18 El que anda en integridad[i] será salvo,
Pero el que es de camino torcido[j] caerá de repente(AA).
19 El que labra su tierra se saciará de pan(AB),
Pero el que sigue propósitos vanos se llenará de pobreza.
20 El hombre fiel abundará en bendiciones(AC),
Pero el que se apresura a enriquecerse no quedará sin castigo(AD).
21 Hacer acepción de personas[k] no es bueno(AE),
Pues por un bocado de pan el hombre pecará(AF).
22 El hombre avaro[l](AG) corre tras la riqueza(AH)
Y no sabe que la miseria vendrá sobre él.
23 El que reprende al hombre(AI) hallará después más favor
Que el que lo lisonjea con la lengua(AJ).
24 El que roba a su padre o a su madre(AK)
Y dice: «No es transgresión»,
Es compañero del hombre destructor(AL).
25 El hombre arrogante[m] provoca rencillas(AM),
Pero el que confía en el Señor prosperará[n](AN).
26 El que confía en su propio corazón(AO) es un necio,
Pero el que anda con sabiduría será librado.
27 El que da al pobre no pasará necesidad(AP),
Pero el que cierra[o] sus ojos tendrá muchas maldiciones.
28 Cuando los impíos se levantan, los hombres se esconden;
Pero cuando perecen, los justos se multiplican.
Footnotes
- 28:2 Lit. así.
- 28:3 Lit. y no hay.
- 28:5 O juicio.
- 28:6 Lit. perverso de dos caminos.
- 28:10 O perfectos.
- 28:11 Lit. lo examina.
- 28:12 Lit. serán buscados.
- 28:17 Lit. huirá hasta la fosa.
- 28:18 O perfección.
- 28:18 Lit. perverso de dos caminos.
- 28:21 Lit. Fijarse en los rostros.
- 28:22 Lit. de ojo maligno.
- 28:25 Lit. de alma ensanchada.
- 28:25 Lit. engordará.
- 28:27 Lit. esconde.
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