Proverbios 16

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1 El hombre tiene proyectos, | el Señor proporciona la respuesta.1 The plans of the mind belong to man, but the answer of the tongue is from the LORD.
2 El hombre se cree irreprochable, | pero el Señor examina sus intenciones.2 All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes, but the LORD weighs the spirit.
3 Encomienda al Señor tus tareas, | y tendrán éxito tus planes.3 Commit your work to the LORD, and your plans will be established.
4 El Señor da a cada cosa su destino, | al malvado el día funesto.4 The LORD has made everything for its purpose, even the wicked for the day of trouble.
5 El Señor detesta al arrogante, | tarde o temprano lo pagará.5 Every one who is arrogant is an abomination to the LORD; be assured, he will not go unpunished.
6 Amor y fidelidad reparan la culpa, | temer al Señor aparta del mal.6 By loyalty and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of the LORD a man avoids evil.
7 Si el Señor aprueba la conducta de alguien, | lo reconcilia incluso con sus enemigos.7 When a man's ways please the LORD, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.
8 Más vale poco con justicia | que muchas ganancias injustas.8 Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues with injustice.
9 El hombre proyecta su camino, | el Señor dirige sus pasos.9 A man's mind plans his way, but the LORD directs his steps.
10 Los labios del rey son un oráculo: | su boca no yerra cuando juzga.10 Inspired decisions are on the lips of a king; his mouth does not sin in judgment.
11 Balanza exacta es del Señor, | obra suya las pesas de la bolsa.11 A just balance and scales are the LORDs; all the weights in the bag are his work.
12 Los reyes detestan el mal, | el trono se afianza en la justicia.12 It is an abomination to kings to do evil, for the throne is established by righteousness.
13 El rey aprueba las palabras sinceras, | ama al que habla con honradez.13 Righteous lips are the delight of a king, and he loves him who speaks what is right.
14 La ira del rey preludia la muerte, | el hombre sensato sabe apaciguarla.14 A king's wrath is a messenger of death, and a wise man will appease it.
15 La serenidad del rey preludia la vida, | su favor parece lluvia de primavera.15 In the light of a king's face there is life, and his favor is like the clouds that bring the spring rain.
16 Más vale adquirir sabiduría que oro, | mejor poseer inteligencia que plata.16 To get wisdom is better than gold; to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.
17 La senda del honrado se aparta del mal, | quien cuida su camino conserva su vida.17 The highway of the upright turns aside from evil; he who guards his way preserves his life.
18 La soberbia precede a la ruina; | el orgullo, a la caída.18 Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.
19 Más vale ser sencillo entre pobres | que repartir botín con soberbios.19 It is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor than to divide the spoil with the proud.
20 Quien atiende a la palabra prospera, | dichoso quien confía en el Señor.20 He who gives heed to the word will prosper, and happy is he who trusts in the LORD.
21 Al hombre juicioso lo llaman prudente, | palabras suaves añaden persuasión.21 The wise of heart is called a man of discernment, and pleasant speech increases persuasiveness.
22 La sensatez es fuente de vida, | la necedad castiga a los necios.22 Wisdom is a fountain of life to him who has it, but folly is the chastisement of fools.
23 En mente sabia hay discursos prudentes, | sus labios tienen palabras persuasivas.23 The mind of the wise makes his speech judicious, and adds persuasiveness to his lips.
24 Panal de miel las palabras amables, | dulces al paladar, remedio para el cuerpo.24 Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body.
25 Hay caminos que parecen rectos | y al final conducen a la muerte.25 There is a way which seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death.
26 Obrero necesitado trabaja con afán, | su propia boca lo estimula.26 A worker's appetite works for him; his mouth urges him on.
27 El depravado cava tumbas funestas, | lleva en sus labios fuego abrasador.27 A worthless man plots evil, and his speech is like a scorching fire.
28 El tramposo provoca peleas, | el chismoso divide a los amigos.28 A perverse man spreads strife, and a whisperer separates close friends.
29 El violento seduce a su prójimo | y lo lleva por el mal camino.29 A man of violence entices his neighbor and leads him in a way that is not good.
30 Quien guiña el ojo prepara intrigas, | quien ha hecho el mal se muerde los labios.30 He who winks his eyes plans perverse things, he who compresses his lips brings evil to pass.
31 Las canas son corona de gloria, | el fruto de una vida honrada.31 A hoary head is a crown of glory; it is gained in a righteous life.
32 Más vale ser paciente que valiente, | dominarse que conquistar ciudades.32 He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.
33 Se tiran los dados sobre la mesa, | pero la decisión viene del Señor.33 The lot is cast into the lap, but the decision is wholly from the LORD.