1 E L hombre que reprendido endurece la cerviz, De repente será quebrantado; ni habrá para él medicina.

He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck Shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.

2 C uando los justos dominan, el pueblo se alegra: Mas cuando domina el impío, el pueblo gime.

When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man beareth rule, the people sigh.

3 E l hombre que ama la sabiduría, alegra á su padre: Mas el que mantiene rameras, perderá la hacienda.

Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; But he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth his substance.

4 E l rey con el juicio afirma la tierra: Mas el hombre de presentes la destruirá.

The king by justice establisheth the land; But he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it.

5 E l hombre que lisonjea á su prójimo, Red tiende delante de sus pasos.

A man that flattereth his neighbor Spreadeth a net for his steps.

6 E n la prevaricación del hombre malo hay lazo: Mas el justo cantará y se alegrará.

In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare; But the righteous doth sing and rejoice.

7 C onoce el justo la causa de los pobres: Mas el impío no entiende sabiduría.

The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor; The wicked hath not understanding to know it.

8 L os hombres escarnecedores enlazan la ciudad: Mas los sabios apartan la ira.

Scoffers set a city in a flame; But wise men turn away wrath.

9 S i el hombre sabio contendiere con el necio, Que se enoje ó que se ría, no tendrá reposo.

If a wise man hath a controversy with a foolish man, Whether he be angry or laugh, there will be no rest.

10 L os hombres sanguinarios aborrecen al perfecto: Mas los rectos buscan su contentamiento.

The bloodthirsty hate him that is perfect; And as for the upright, they seek his life.

11 E l necio da suelta á todo su espíritu; Mas el sabio al fin le sosiega.

A fool uttereth all his anger; But a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it.

12 D el señor que escucha la palabra mentirosa, Todos sus ministros son impíos.

If a ruler hearkeneth to falsehood, All his servants are wicked.

13 E l pobre y el usurero se encontraron: Jehová alumbra los ojos de ambos.

The poor man and the oppressor meet together; Jehovah lighteneth the eyes of them both.

14 E l rey que juzga con verdad á los pobres, Su trono será firme para siempre.

The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, His throne shall be established for ever.

15 L a vara y la corrección dan sabiduría: Mas el muchacho consentido avergonzará á su madre.

The rod and reproof give wisdom; But a child left to himself causeth shame to his mother.

16 C uando los impíos son muchos, mucha es la prevaricación; Mas los justos verán la ruina de ellos.

When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth; But the righteous shall look upon their fall.

17 C orrige á tu hijo, y te dará descanso, Y dará deleite á tu alma.

Correct thy son, and he will give thee rest; Yea, he will give delight unto thy soul.

18 S in profecía el pueblo será disipado: Mas el que guarda la ley, bienaventurado él.

Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint; But he that keepeth the law, happy is he.

19 E l siervo no se corregirá con palabras: Porque entiende, mas no corresponde.

A servant will not be corrected by words; For though he understand, he will not give heed.

20 ¿ Has visto hombre ligero en sus palabras? Más esperanza hay del necio que de él.

Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? There is more hope of a fool than of him.

21 E l que regala á su siervo desde su niñez, A la postre será su hijo:

He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child Shall have him become a son at the last.

22 E l hombre iracundo levanta contiendas; Y el furioso muchas veces peca.

An angry man stirreth up strife, And a wrathful man aboundeth in transgression.

23 L a soberbia del hombre le abate; Pero al humilde de espíritu sustenta la honra.

A man's pride shall bring him low; But he that is of a lowly spirit shall obtain honor.

24 E l aparcero del ladrón aborrece su vida; Oirá maldiciones, y no lo denunciará.

Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul; He heareth the adjuration and uttereth nothing.

25 E l temor del hombre pondrá lazo: Mas el que confía en Jehová será levantado.

The fear of man bringeth a snare; But whoso putteth his trust in Jehovah shall be safe.

26 M uchos buscan el favor del príncipe: Mas de Jehová viene el juicio de cada uno.

Many seek the ruler's favor; But a man's judgment cometh from Jehovah.

27 A bominación es á los justos el hombre inicuo; Y abominación es al impío el de rectos caminos.

An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous; And he that is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked.