1 W hoever loves strong teaching loves much learning, but he who hates strong words is foolish.

EL que ama la corrección ama la sabiduría: Mas el que aborrece la reprensión, es ignorante.

2 A good man will get favor from the Lord, but He will punish a man who makes sinful plans.

El bueno alcanzará favor de Jehová: Mas él condenará al hombre de malos pensamientos.

3 A man will not stand by doing what is wrong, but the root of those who are right with God will not be moved.

El hombre no se afirmará por medio de la impiedad: Mas la raíz de los justos no será movida.

4 A good wife is the pride and joy of her husband, but she who brings shame is like cancer to his bones.

La mujer virtuosa corona es de su marido: Mas la mala, como carcoma en sus huesos.

5 T he thoughts of those who are right with God can be trusted, but the words of the sinful are false.

Los pensamientos de los justos son rectitud; Mas los consejos de los impíos, engaño.

6 T he words of the sinful lie in wait for blood, but the mouth of the faithful will take them away from trouble.

Las palabras de los impíos son para acechar la sangre: Mas la boca de los rectos los librará.

7 T he sinful are destroyed and are no more, but the house of those who are right with God will stand.

Dios trastornará á los impíos, y no serán más: Mas la casa de los justos permanecerá.

8 A man will be praised for his wisdom, but a man with a sinful mind will be hated.

Según su sabiduría es alabado el hombre: Mas el perverso de corazón será en menosprecio.

9 A man who has only a little honor and has a servant is better than one who honors himself and does not have bread.

Mejor es el que es menospreciado y tiene servidores, Que el que se precia, y carece de pan.

10 A man who is right with God cares for his animal, but the sinful man is hard and has no pity.

El justo atiende á la vida de su bestia: Mas las entrañas de los impíos son crueles.

11 H e who works his land will have all the bread he needs, but he who follows what is of no worth has no wisdom.

El que labra su tierra, se hartará de pan: Mas el que sigue los vagabundos es falto de entendimiento.

12 T he sinful man wants what sinful men have, but the root of those who are right with God gives fruit.

Desea el impío la red de los malos: Mas la raíz de los justos dará fruto.

13 A sinful man is trapped by the sin of his lips, but those who are right with God will get away from trouble.

El impío es enredado en la prevaricación de sus labios: Mas el justo saldrá de la tribulación.

14 A man will be filled with good from the fruit of his words, and the work of a man’s hands will return to him.

El hombre será harto de bien del fruto de su boca: Y la paga de las manos del hombre le será dada.

15 T he way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to good teaching.

El camino del necio es derecho en su opinión: Mas el que obedece al consejo es sabio.

16 T he anger of a fool is known at once, but a wise man does not speak when he is spoken against.

El necio luego al punto da á conocer su ira: Mas el que disimula la injuria es cuerdo.

17 H e who speaks the truth tells what is right, but a liar tells lies.

El que habla verdad, declara justicia; Mas el testigo mentiroso, engaño.

18 T here is one whose foolish words cut like a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

Hay quienes hablan como dando estocadas de espada: Mas la lengua de los sabios es medicina.

19 L ips that tell the truth will last forever, but a lying tongue lasts only for a little while.

El labio de verdad permanecerá para siempre: Mas la lengua de mentira por un momento.

20 L ying is in the heart of those who plan what is bad, but those who plan peace have joy.

Engaño hay en el corazón de los que piensan mal: Mas alegría en el de los que piensan bien.

21 N o trouble comes upon those who are right with God, but the sinful are filled with trouble.

Ninguna adversidad acontecerá al justo: Mas los impíos serán llenos de mal.

22 T he Lord hates lying lips, but those who speak the truth are His joy.

Los labios mentirosos son abominación á Jehová: Mas los obradores de verdad su contentamiento.

23 A wise man hides how much learning he has, but the heart of fools makes known their foolish way.

El hombre cuerdo encubre la ciencia: Mas el corazón de los necios publica la necedad.

24 T he hand of those who do their best will rule, but the lazy hand will be made to work.

La mano de los diligentes se enseñoreará: Mas la negligencia será tributaria.

25 W orry in the heart of a man weighs it down, but a good word makes it glad.

El cuidado congojoso en el corazón del hombre, lo abate; Mas la buena palabra lo alegra.

26 T he man who is right with God is a teacher to his neighbor, but the way of the sinful leads them the wrong way.

El justo hace ventaja á su prójimo: Mas el camino de los impíos les hace errar.

27 T he lazy man will not cook the food he has caught, but the man who does his best has what is of great worth.

El indolente no chamuscará su caza: Mas el haber precioso del hombre es la diligencia.

28 L ife is in the way of those who are right with God, and in its path there is no death.

En el camino de la justicia está la vida; Y la senda de su vereda no es muerte.