Proverbios 11
Bible in Basic English
1Scales of deceit are hated by the Lord, but a true weight is his delight.
2When pride comes, there comes shame, but wisdom is with the quiet in spirit.
3The righteousness of the upright will be their guide, but the twisted ways of the false will be their destruction.
4Wealth is of no profit in the day of wrath, but righteousness keeps a man safe from death.
5The righteousness of the good man will make his way straight, but the sin of the evil-doer will be the cause of his fall.
6The righteousness of the upright will be their salvation, but the false will themselves be taken in their evil designs.
7At the death of an upright man his hope does not come to an end, but the hope of the evil-doer comes to destruction.
8The upright man is taken out of trouble, and in his place comes the sinner.
9With his mouth the evil man sends destruction on his neighbour; but through knowledge the upright are taken out of trouble.
10When things go well for the upright man, all the town is glad; at the death of sinners, there are cries of joy.
11By the blessing of the upright man the town is made great, but it is overturned by the mouth of the evil-doer.
12He who has a poor opinion of his neighbour has no sense, but a wise man keeps quiet.
13He who goes about talking of others makes secrets public, but the true-hearted man keeps things covered.
14When there is no helping suggestion the people will have a fall, but with a number of wise guides they will be safe.
15He who makes himself responsible for a strange man will undergo much loss; but the hater of such undertakings will be safe.
16A woman who is full of grace is honoured, but a woman hating righteousness is a seat of shame: those hating work will undergo loss, but the strong keep their wealth.
17The man who has mercy will be rewarded, but the cruel man is the cause of trouble to himself.
18The sinner gets the payment of deceit; but his reward is certain who puts in the seed of righteousness.
19So righteousness gives life; but he who goes after evil gets death for himself.
20The uncontrolled are hated by the Lord, but those whose ways are without error are his delight
21Certainly the evil-doer will not go free from punishment, but the seed of the upright man will be safe.
22Like a ring of gold in the nose of a pig, is a beautiful woman who has no sense.
23The desire of the upright man is only for good, but wrath is waiting for the evil-doer.
24A man may give freely, and still his wealth will be increased; and another may keep back more than is right, but only comes to be in need.
25He who gives blessing will be made fat, but the curser will himself be cursed.
26He who keeps back grain will be cursed by the people; but a blessing will be on the head of him who lets them have it for a price.
27He who, with all his heart, goes after what is good is searching for grace; but he who is looking for trouble will get it.
28He who puts his faith in wealth will come to nothing; but the upright man will be full of growth like the green leaf.
29The troubler of his house will have the wind for his heritage, and the foolish will be servant to the wise-hearted.
30The fruit of righteousness is a tree of life, but violent behaviour takes away souls.
31If the upright man is rewarded on earth, how much more the evil-doer and the sinner!
Reina-Valera 1909
1EL peso falso abominación es á Jehová: mas la pesa cabal le agrada.
2Cuando viene la soberbia, viene también la deshonra: mas con los humildes es la sabiduría.
3La integridad de los rectos los encaminará: mas destruirá á los pecadores la perversidad de ellos.
4No aprovecharán las riquezas en el día de la ira: mas la justicia librará de muerte.
5La justicia del perfecto enderezará su camino: mas el impío por su impiedad caerá.
6La justicia de los rectos los librará: mas los pecadores en su pecado serán presos.
7Cuando muere el hombre impío, perece su esperanza; y la espectativa de los malos perecerá.
8El justo es librado de la tribulación: mas el impío viene en lugar suyo.
9El hipócrita con la boca daña á su prójimo: mas los justos son librados con la sabiduría.
10En el bien de los justos la ciudad se alegra: mas cuando los impíos perecen, hay fiestas.
11Por la bendición de los rectos la ciudad será engrandecida: mas por la boca de los impíos ella será trastornada.
12El que carece de entendimiento, menosprecia á su prójimo: mas el hombre prudente calla.
13El que anda en chismes, descubre el secreto: mas el de espíritu fiel encubre la cosa.
14Cuando faltaren las industrias, caerá el pueblo: mas en la multitud de consejeros hay salud.
15Con ansiedad será afligido el que fiare al extraño: mas el que aborreciere las fianzas vivirá confiado.
16La mujer graciosa tendrá honra: y los fuertes tendrán riquezas.
17A su alma hace bien el hombre misericordioso: mas el cruel atormenta su carne.
18El impío hace obra falsa: mas el que sembrare justicia, tendrá galardón firme.
19Como la justicia es para vida, así el que sigue el mal es para su muerte.
20Abominación son á Jehová los perversos de corazón: mas los perfectos de camino le son agradables.
21Aunque llegue la mano á la mano, el malo no quedará sin castigo: mas la simiente de los justos escapará.
22Zarcillo de oro en la nariz del puerco, es la mujer hermosa y apartada de razón.
23El deseo de los justos es solamente bien: mas la esperanza de los impíos es enojo.
24Hay quienes reparten, y les es añadido más: y hay quienes son escasos más de lo que es justo, mas vienen á pobreza.
25El alma liberal será engordada: y el que saciare, él también será saciado.
26Al que retiene el grano, el pueblo lo maldecirá: mas bendición será sobre la cabeza del que vende.
27El que madruga al bien, buscará favor: mas el que busca el mal, vendrále.
28El que confía en sus riquezas, caerá: mas los justos reverdecerán como ramos.
29El que turba su casa heredará viento; y el necio será siervo del sabio de corazón.
30El fruto del justo es árbol de vida: y el que prende almas, es sabio.
31Ciertamente el justo será pagado en la tierra: ¡cuánto más el impío y el pecador!
King James Version
1A false balance is abomination to the LORD: but a just weight is his delight.
2When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom.
3The integrity of the upright shall guide them: but the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them.
4Riches profit not in the day of wrath: but righteousness delivereth from death.
5The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.
6The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them: but transgressors shall be taken in their own naughtiness.
7When a wicked man dieth, his expectation shall perish: and the hope of unjust men perisheth.
8The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead.
9An hypocrite with his mouth destroyeth his neighbour: but through knowledge shall the just be delivered.
10When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth: and when the wicked perish, there is shouting.
11By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
12He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
13A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
14Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.
15He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: and he that hateth suretiship is sure.
16A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong men retain riches.
17The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.
18The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward.
19As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death.
20They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the LORD: but such as are upright in their way are his delight.
21Though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.
22As a jewel of gold in a swine’s snout, so is a fair woman which is without discretion.
23The desire of the righteous is only good: but the expectation of the wicked is wrath.
24There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty.
25The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.
26He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him: but blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.
27He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him.
28He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.
29He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart.
30The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise.
31Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth: much more the wicked and the sinner.
World English Bible
1A false balance is an abomination to the LORD, but accurate weights are his delight.
2When pride comes, then comes shame, but with humility comes wisdom.
3The integrity of the upright shall guide them, but the perverseness of the treacherous shall destroy them.
4Riches don’t profit in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death.
5The righteousness of the blameless will direct his way, but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.
6The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them, but the unfaithful will be trapped by evil desires.
7When a wicked man dies, hope perishes, and expectation of power comes to nothing.
8A righteous person is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked takes his place.
9With his mouth the godless man destroys his neighbor, but the righteous will be delivered through knowledge.
10When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices. When the wicked perish, there is shouting.
11By the blessing of the upright, the city is exalted, but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
12One who despises his neighbor is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding holds his peace.
13One who brings gossip betrays a confidence, but one who is of a trustworthy spirit is one who keeps a secret.
14Where there is no wise guidance, the nation falls, but in the multitude of counselors there is victory.
15He who is collateral for a stranger will suffer for it, but he who refuses pledges of collateral is secure.
16A gracious woman obtains honor, but violent men obtain riches.
17The merciful man does good to his own soul, but he who is cruel troubles his own flesh.
18Wicked people earn deceitful wages, but one who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward.
19He who is truly righteous gets life. He who pursues evil gets death.
20Those who are perverse in heart are an abomination to the LORD, but those whose ways are blameless are his delight.
21Most certainly, the evil man will not be unpunished, but the offspring of the righteous will be delivered.
22Like a gold ring in a pig’s snout, is a beautiful woman who lacks discretion.
23The desire of the righteous is only good. The expectation of the wicked is wrath.
24There is one who scatters, and increases yet more. There is one who withholds more than is appropriate, but gains poverty.
25The liberal soul shall be made fat. He who waters shall be watered also himself.
26People curse someone who withholds grain, but blessing will be on the head of him who sells it.
27He who diligently seeks good seeks favor, but he who searches after evil, it shall come to him.
28He who trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf.
29He who troubles his own house shall inherit the wind. The foolish shall be servant to the wise of heart.
30The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life. He who is wise wins souls.
31Behold, the righteous shall be repaid in the earth, how much more the wicked and the sinner!