Proverbios 16
Leeser Old Testament
1Unto man belong the resolves of the heart; but from the Lord cometh the expression of the tongue.
2Every one of the ways of a man is pure in his own eyes; but the Lord measureth the spirits.
3Commit unto the Lord thy works, and thy plans will be firmly established.
4Every thing hath the Lord wrought for its destined end; yes, even the wicked for the day of unhappiness.
5An abomination of the Lord is every one that is proud of heart: the hand of God being against his hand, he shall not go unpunished.
6Through kindness and truth is iniquity atoned for; and by the fear of the Lord men depart from evil.
7When the Lord receiveth in favor a mans ways, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.
8Better is a little with righteousness, than great incomes through injustice.
9A mans heart deviseth his way; but the Lord directeth firmly his steps.
10There should be a wise sentence on the lips of the king: his mouth should never commit a trespass in judging.
11A just balance and scales belong to the Lord: his work are all the weights in the bag.
12It should be an abomination to kings to commit wickedness; for through righteousness alone can a throne be established.
13Righteous lips should obtain the favor of kings; and him that speaketh uprightly should they love.
14The fury of a king is like the messengers of death; but a wise man will appease it.
15In the light of the kings countenance there is life; and his favor is as a cloud of the latter rain.
16How much better is it to obtain wisdom than gold! and to obtain understanding is preferable to silver!
17The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he preserveth his soul that watcheth his way.
18Before downfall goeth pride, and before stumbling, haughtiness of spirit.
19Better is it to be of a humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide spoil with the proud.
20He that reflecteth on a matter wisely will find happiness; and whoso trusteth in the Lordhappiness attend him!
21The wise in heart is called a man of understanding; and the sweetness of the lips increaseth information.
22Intelligence is a source of life unto its possessor; but the correction of fools is folly.
23The heart of the wise maketh his mouth intelligent, and upon his lips he increaseth information.
24Like the droppings of honey are pleasant sayings, sweet to the soul, and healing to the bones.
25There is many a way which seemeth even before a man, but its end are the ways unto death.
26The desire of the laborer laboreth for him; for his mouth imposeth it on him.
27An ungodly man diggeth up mischief, and on his lips there is as it were a scathing fire.
28A perverse man scattereth strife; and a whisperer separateth confident friends.
29The man of violence misleadeth his neighbor, and maketh him go on a way which is not good.
30He shutteth his eyes to devise perverse things: when he compresseth his lips then hath he fully resolved on evil.
31An ornamental crown is the hoary head, on the way of righteousness can it be found.
32One that is slow to anger is better than a hero; and he that ruleth his spirit, than the conqueror of a city.
33In the lap the lot is cast: but from the Lord cometh the whole of its decision.
Reina-Valera 1909
1DEL hombre son las disposiciones del corazón: mas de Jehová la respuesta de la lengua.
2Todos los caminos del hombre son limpios en su opinión: mas Jehová pesa los espíritus.
3Encomienda á Jehová tus obras, y tus pensamientos serán afirmados.
4Todas las cosas ha hecho Jehová por sí mismo, y aun al impío para el día malo.
5Abominación es á Jehová todo altivo de corazón: aunque esté mano sobre mano, no será reputado inocente.
6Con misericordia y verdad se corrige el pecado: y con el temor de Jehová se apartan del mal los hombres.
7Cuando los caminos del hombre son agradables á Jehová, aun á sus enemigos pacificará con él.
8Mejor es lo poco con justicia, que la muchedumbre de frutos sin derecho.
9El corazón del hombre piensa su camino: mas Jehová endereza sus pasos.
10Adivinación está en los labios del rey: en juicio no prevaricará su boca.
11Peso y balanzas justas son de Jehová: obra suya son todas las pesas de la bolsa.
12Abominación es á los reyes hacer impiedad: porque con justicia será afirmado el trono.
13Los labios justos son el contentamiento de los reyes; y aman al que habla lo recto.
14La ira del rey es mensajero de muerte: mas el hombre sabio la evitará.
15En la alegría del rostro del rey está la vida; y su benevolencia es como nube de lluvia tardía.
16Mejor es adquirir sabiduría que oro preciado; y adquirir inteligencia vale más que la plata.
17El camino de los rectos es apartarse del mal: su alma guarda el que guarda su camino.
18Antes del quebrantamiento es la soberbia; y antes de la caída la altivez de espíritu.
19Mejor es humillar el espíritu con los humildes, que partir despojos con los soberbios.
20El entendido en la palabra, hallará el bien: y el que confía en Jehová, él es bienaventurado.
21El sabio de corazón es llamado entendido: y la dulzura de labios aumentará la doctrina.
22Manantial de vida es el entendimiento al que lo posee: mas la erudición de los necios es necedad.
23El corazón del sabio hace prudente su boca; y con sus labios aumenta la doctrina.
24Panal de miel son los dichos suaves: suavidad al alma y medicina á los huesos.
25Hay camino que parece derecho al hombre, mas su salida son caminos de muerte.
26El alma del que trabaja, trabaja para sí; porque su boca le constriñe.
27El hombre perverso cava el mal; y en sus labios hay como llama de fuego.
28El hombre perverso levanta contienda; y el chismoso aparta los mejores amigos.
29El hombre malo lisonjea á su prójimo, y le hace andar por el camino no bueno:
30Cierra sus ojos para pensar perversidades; mueve sus labios, efectúa el mal.
31Corona de honra es la vejez, que se hallará en el camino de justicia.
32Mejor es el que tarde se aira que el fuerte; y el que se enseñorea de su espíritu, que el que toma una ciudad.
33La suerte se echa en el seno: mas de Jehová es el juicio de ella.
King James Version
1The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, is from the LORD.
2All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the spirits.
3Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established.
4The LORD hath made all things for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.
5Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished.
6By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.
7When a man’s ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.
8Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right.
9A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.
10A divine sentence is in the lips of the king: his mouth transgresseth not in judgment.
11A just weight and balance are the LORD’s: all the weights of the bag are his work.
12It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.
13Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right.
14The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it.
15In the light of the king’s countenance is life; and his favour is as a cloud of the latter rain.
16How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!
17The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.
18Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.
19Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.
20He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.
21The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
22Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly.
23The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.
24Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
25There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.
26He that laboureth laboureth for himself; for his mouth craveth it of him.
27An ungodly man diggeth up evil: and in his lips there is as a burning fire.
28A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends.
29A violent man enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into the way that is not good.
30He shutteth his eyes to devise froward things: moving his lips he bringeth evil to pass.
31The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness.
32He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.
33The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof is of the LORD.
World English Bible
1The plans of the heart belong to man, but the answer of the tongue is from the LORD.
2All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes, but the LORD weighs the motives.
3Commit your deeds to the LORD, and your plans shall succeed.
4The LORD has made everything for its own end— yes, even the wicked for the day of evil.
5Everyone who is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD; they shall certainly not be unpunished.
6By mercy and truth iniquity is atoned for. By the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.
7When a man’s ways please the LORD, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.
8Better is a little with righteousness, than great revenues with injustice.
9A man’s heart plans his course, but the LORD directs his steps.
10Inspired judgments are on the lips of the king. He shall not betray his mouth.
11Honest balances and scales are the LORD’s; all the weights in the bag are his work.
12It is an abomination for kings to do wrong, for the throne is established by righteousness.
13Righteous lips are the delight of kings. They value one who speaks the truth.
14The king’s wrath is a messenger of death, but a wise man will pacify it.
15In the light of the king’s face is life. His favor is like a cloud of the spring rain.
16How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! Yes, to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.
17The highway of the upright is to depart from evil. He who keeps his way preserves his soul.
18Pride goes before destruction, and an arrogant spirit before a fall.
19It is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, than to divide the plunder with the proud.
20He who heeds the Word finds prosperity. Whoever trusts in the LORD is blessed.
21The wise in heart shall be called prudent. Pleasantness of the lips promotes instruction.
22Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, but the punishment of fools is their folly.
23The heart of the wise instructs his mouth, and adds learning to his lips.
24Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
25There is a way which seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.
26The appetite of the laboring man labors for him, for his mouth urges him on.
27A worthless man devises mischief. His speech is like a scorching fire.
28A perverse man stirs up strife. A whisperer separates close friends.
29A man of violence entices his neighbor, and leads him in a way that is not good.
30One who winks his eyes to plot perversities, one who compresses his lips, is bent on evil.
31Gray hair is a crown of glory. It is attained by a life of righteousness.
32One who is slow to anger is better than the mighty; one who rules his spirit, than he who takes a city.
33The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the LORD.