Proverbios 14

1 La mujer sabia edifica su hogar,
pero la necia con sus propias manos lo destruye.
2 Los que siguen el buen camino temen al Señor
;
los que van por mal camino lo desprecian.
3 Las palabras arrogantes del necio se convierten en una vara que lo golpea,
pero las palabras de los sabios los protegen.
4 Sin bueyes un establo se mantiene limpio,
pero se necesita un buey fuerte para una gran cosecha.
5 El testigo honrado no miente;
el testigo falso respira mentiras.
6 El burlón busca la sabiduría y nunca la encuentra;
pero para el entendido, el conocimiento es cosa fácil.
7 No te acerques a los necios,
porque no encontrarás conocimiento en sus labios.
8 Los prudentes saben a dónde van,
en cambio, los necios se engañan a sí mismos.
9 Los necios se burlan de la culpa,
pero los justos la reconocen y buscan la reconciliación.
10 Cada corazón conoce su propia amargura,
y nadie más puede compartir totalmente su alegría.
11 La casa de los perversos será destruida,
pero la humilde morada de los justos prosperará.
12 Delante de cada persona hay un camino que parece correcto,
pero termina en muerte.
13 La risa puede ocultar un corazón afligido,
pero cuando la risa termina, el dolor permanece.
14 Los descarriados reciben su merecido;
la gente buena recibe su recompensa.
15 ¡Solo los simplones creen todo lo que se les dice!
Los prudentes examinan cuidadosamente sus pasos.
16 Los sabios son precavidos
y evitan el peligro;
los necios, confiados en sí mismos, se precipitan con imprudencia.
17 Los que se enojan fácilmente cometen locuras,
y los que maquinan maldad son odiados.
18 Los simplones están vestidos de necedad,
pero los prudentes son coronados de conocimiento.
19 Los malvados se inclinarán ante los buenos;
los perversos harán reverencia a las puertas de los justos.
20 A los pobres hasta sus vecinos los desprecian,
mientras que a los ricos les sobran «amigos».
21 Denigrar al prójimo es pecado;
benditos los que ayudan a los pobres.
22 Si te propones hacer el mal, te perderás;
si te propones hacer el bien recibirás amor inagotable y fidelidad.
23 El trabajo trae ganancias,
¡pero el solo hablar lleva a la pobreza!
24 La riqueza es una corona para los sabios;
el esfuerzo de los necios solo produce necedad.
25 El testigo veraz salva vidas,
pero el testigo falso es un traidor.
26 Los que temen al Señor
están seguros;
él será un refugio para sus hijos.
27 El temor del Señor
es fuente que da vida,
ofrece un escape de las trampas de la muerte.
28 Una población que crece es la gloria del rey;
un príncipe sin súbditos no tiene nada.
29 Los que tienen entendimiento no pierden los estribos;
los que se enojan fácilmente demuestran gran necedad.
30 La paz en el corazón da salud al cuerpo;
los celos son como cáncer en los huesos.
31 Quienes oprimen a los pobres insultan a su Creador,
pero quienes los ayudan lo honran.
32 Los perversos son aplastados por el desastre,
pero los justos tienen un refugio cuando mueren.
33 La sabiduría es venerada en el corazón comprensivo;
la sabiduría no
se encuentra entre los necios.
34 La justicia engrandece a la nación,
pero el pecado es la deshonra de cualquier pueblo.
35 El rey se alegra de los siervos sabios,
pero se enoja con aquellos que lo avergüenzan.

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Chapter 14

Verse 1 A woman who has no fear of God, who is wilful and wasteful, and indulges her ease, will as certainly ruin her family, as if she plucked her house down. Verse 2 . Here are grace and sin in their true colours. Those that despise God's precepts and promises, despise God and all his power and mercy. Verse 3 . Pride grows from that root of bitterness which is in the heart. The root must be plucked up, or we cannot conquer this branch. The prudent words of wise men get them out of difficulties. Verse 4 . There can be no advantage without something which, though of little moment, will affright the indolent. Verse 5 . A conscientious witness will not dare to represent anything otherwise than according to his knowledge. Verse 6 . A scorner treats Divine things with contempt. He that feels his ignorance and unworthiness will search the Scriptures in a humble spirit. Verse 7 . We discover a wicked man if there is no savour of piety in his discourse. Verse 8 . We are travellers, whose concern is, not to spy out wonders, but to get to their journey's end; to understand the rules we are to walk by, also the ends we are to walk toward. The bad man cheats himself, and goes on in his mistake. Verse 9 . Foolish and profane men consider sin a mere trifle, to be made light of rather than mourned over. Fools mock at the sin-offering; but those that make light of sin, make light of Christ. Verse 10 . We do not know what stings of conscience, or consuming passions, torment the prosperous sinner. Nor does the world know the peace of mind a serious Christian enjoys, even in poverty and sickness. Verse 11 . Sin ruins many great families; whilst righteousness often raises and strengthens even mean families. Verse 12 . The ways of carelessness, of worldliness, and of sensuality, seem right to those that walk in them; but self-deceivers prove self-destroyers. See the vanity of carnal mirth. Verse 14 . Of all sinners backsliders will have the most terror when they reflect on their own ways. Verse 15 . Eager readiness to believe what others say, has ever proved mischievous. The whole world was thus ruined at first. The man who is spiritually wise, depends on the Saviour alone for acceptance. He is watchful against the enemies of his salvation, by taking heed to God's word. Verse 16 . Holy fear guards against every thing unholy. Verse 17 . An angry man is to be pitied as well as blamed; but the revengeful is more hateful. Verse 18 . Sin is the shame of sinners; but wisdom is the honour of the wise. Verse 19 . Even bad men acknowledge the excellency of God's people. Verse 20 . Friendship in the world is governed by self-interest. It is good to have God our Friend; he will not desert us. Verse 21 . To despise a man for his employment or appearance is a sin. Verse 22 . How wisely those consult their own interest, who not only do good, but devise it! Verse 23 . Labour of the head, or of the hand, will turn to some good account. But if men's religion runs all out in talk and noise, they will come to nothing. Verse 24 . The riches of men of wisdom and piety enlarge their usefulness. Verse 25 . An upright man will venture the ( proverbs 14:26-27 ) Those who fear the Lord so as to obey and serve him, have a strong ground of confidence, and will be preserved. Let us seek to this Fountain of life, that we may escape the snares of death. Verse 28 . Let all that wish well to the kingdom of Christ, do what they can, that many may be added to his church. Verse 29 . A mild, patient man is one that learns of Christ, who is Wisdom itself. Unbridled passion is folly made known. Verse 30 . An upright, contented, and benevolent mind, tends to health. Verse 31 . To oppress the poor is to reproach our Creator. Verse 32 . The wicked man has his soul forced from him; he dies in his sins, under the guilt and power of them. But godly men, though they have pain and some dread of death, have the blessed hope, which God, who cannot lie, has given them. Verse 33 . Wisdom possesses the heart, and thus regulates the affections and tempers. Verse 34 . Piety and holiness always promote industry, sobriety, and honesty. Verse 35 . The great King who reigns over heaven and earth, will reward faithful servants who honour his gospel by the proper discharge of the duties of their stations: he despises not the services of the lowest.

Chapter Summary

INTRODUCTION TO FIRST KINGS 4

As in the preceding chapter we have a proof of the wisdom and understanding which the Lord gave to Solomon, as promised, so in this an account is given of the riches and honour he was possessed of; of him, as king over all Israel, and of his princes, 1Ki 4:1-6; of the providers of food for his household in the several parts of the land, 1Ki 4:7-19; of the largeness and extent of his dominions, and of the peace and prosperity thereof, 1Ki 4:20,21,24,25; of his daily provisions for his household and for his cattle, 1Ki 4:22,23,26-28; and of his superior wisdom and knowledge to all others in all nations, which brought some out of all to hear it, 1Ki 4:29-34.

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