1.El hombre que reprendido endurece la cerviz, De repente será quebrantado, y no habrá para él medicina.He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck Shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
2.Cuando 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.El hombre que ama la sabiduría alegra a su padre; Mas el que frecuenta rameras perderá los bienes.Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; But he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth his substance.
4.El rey con el juicio afirma la tierra; Mas el que exige presentes la destruye.The king by justice establisheth the land; But he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it.
5.El hombre que lisonjea a su prójimo, Red tiende delante de sus pasos.A man that flattereth his neighbor Spreadeth a net for his steps.
6.En la transgresión 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.Conoce 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.Los hombres escarnecedores ponen la ciudad en llamas; Mas los sabios apartan la ira.Scoffers set a city in a flame; But wise men turn away wrath.
9.Si el hombre sabio contendiere con el necio, Que se enoje o 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.Los 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.El necio da rienda suelta a toda su ira, Mas el sabio al fin la sosiega.A fool uttereth all his anger; But a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it.
12.Si un gobernante atiende la palabra mentirosa, Todos sus servidores serán impíos.If a ruler hearkeneth to falsehood, All his servants are wicked.
13.El pobre y el usurero se encuentran; Jehová alumbra los ojos de ambos.The poor man and the oppressor meet together; Jehovah lighteneth the eyes of them both.
14.Del rey que juzga con verdad a los pobres, El trono será firme para siempre.The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, His throne shall be established for ever.
15.La vara y la corrección dan sabiduría; Mas el muchacho consentido avergonzará a su madre.The rod and reproof give wisdom; But a child left to himself causeth shame to his mother.
16.Cuando los impíos son muchos, mucha es la transgresión; Mas los justos verán la ruina de ellos.When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth; But the righteous shall look upon their fall.
17.Corrige a tu hijo, y te dará descanso, Y dará alegría a tu alma.Correct thy son, and he will give thee rest; Yea, he will give delight unto thy soul.
18.Sin profecía el pueblo se desenfrena; Mas el que guarda la ley es bienaventurado.Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint; But he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
19.El siervo no se corrige con palabras; Porque entiende, mas no hace caso.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.El siervo mimado desde la niñez por su amo, A la postre será su heredero.He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child Shall have him become a son at the last.
22.El hombre iracundo levanta contiendas, Y el furioso muchas veces peca.An angry man stirreth up strife, And a wrathful man aboundeth in transgression.
23.La 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.El cómplice del ladrón aborrece su propia alma; Pues oye la imprecación y no dice nada.Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul; He heareth the adjuration and uttereth nothing.
25.El temor del hombre pondrá lazo; Mas el que confía en Jehová será exaltado.The fear of man bringeth a snare; But whoso putteth his trust in Jehovah shall be safe.
26.Muchos 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.Abominación es a los justos el hombre inicuo; Y abominación es al impío el de caminos rectos.An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous; And he that is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked.