Proverbios 17

1 Mejor comer pan duro donde reina la paz,
que vivir en una casa llena de banquetes donde hay peleas.

2 El sirviente sabio gobernará sobre el hijo sinvergüenza de su amo
y compartirá la herencia con los demás hijos.

3 El fuego prueba la pureza del oro y de la plata,
pero el Señor
prueba el corazón.

4 Los malhechores están ansiosos por escuchar el chisme;
los mentirosos prestan suma atención a la calumnia.

5 Los que se burlan del pobre insultan a su Creador;
los que se alegran de la desgracia de otros serán castigados.

6 Los nietos son la corona de gloria de los ancianos;
los padres
son el orgullo de sus hijos.

7 Las palabras elocuentes no son apropiadas para el necio;
mucho menos las mentiras para el gobernante.

8 El soborno es como tener un amuleto de la suerte;
¡el que lo da, prospera!

9 Cuando se perdona una falta, el amor florece,
pero mantenerla presente separa a los amigos íntimos.

10 Es más efectivo un solo regaño al que tiene entendimiento
que cien latigazos en la espalda del necio.

11 Los malvados están ansiosos por rebelarse,
pero serán severamente castigados.

12 Es menos peligroso toparse con una osa a la que le han robado sus crías
que enfrentar a un necio en plena necedad.

13 Si pagas mal por bien,
el mal nunca se irá de tu casa.

14 Comenzar una pelea es como abrir las compuertas de una represa,
así que detente antes de que estalle la disputa.

15 Absolver al culpable y condenar al inocente
son dos actos que el Señor
detesta.

16 Es absurdo pagar por la educación de un necio,
puesto que no tiene deseos de aprender.

17 Un amigo es siempre leal,
y un hermano nace para ayudar en tiempo de necesidad.

18 Es una insensatez dar garantía por la deuda de otro
o ser fiador de un amigo.

19 Al que le gusta pelear, le gusta pecar;
el que confía en sus altas murallas invita al desastre.

20 El corazón retorcido no prosperará;
la lengua mentirosa cae en problemas.

21 Los padres de un necio sufren;
no hay alegría para el padre de un rebelde.

22 El corazón alegre es una buena medicina,
pero el espíritu quebrantado consume las fuerzas.

23 Los perversos aceptan sobornos a escondidas
para pervertir el curso de la justicia.

24 Los sensatos mantienen sus ojos en la sabiduría,
pero los ojos del necio vagan por los confines de la tierra.

25 Los hijos necios traen
dolor a su padre
y amargura a la que los dio a luz.

26 Está mal castigar al justo por ser bueno
o azotar a los líderes por ser honestos.

27 El verdadero sabio emplea pocas palabras;
la persona con entendimiento es serena.

28 Hasta los necios pasan por sabios si permanecen callados;
parecen inteligentes cuando mantienen la boca cerrada.

Proverbios 17 Commentary

Chapter 17

Verse 1 These words recommend family love and peace, as needful for the comfort of human life. Verse 2 . The wise servant is more deserving, and more likely to appear one of the family, than a profligate son. Verse 3 . God tries the heart by affliction. He thus has often shown the sin remaining in the heart of the believer. Verse 4 . Flatterers, especially false teachers, are welcome to those that live in sin. Verse 5 . Those that laugh at poverty, treat God's providence and precepts with contempt. Verse 6 . It is an honour to children to have wise and godly parents continued to them, even after they are grown up and settled in the world. Verse 7 . A fool, in Solomon's Proverbs, signifies a wicked man, whom excellent speech does not become, because his conversation contradicts it. Verse 8 . Those who set their hearts upon money, will do any thing for it. What influence should the gifts of God have on our hearts! Verse 9 . The way to preserve peace is to make the best of every thing; not to notice what has been said or done against ourselves. Verse 10 . A gentle reproof will enter, not only into the head, but into the heart of a wise man. Verse 11 . Satan, and the messengers of Satan, shall be let loose upon an evil man. Verse 12 . Let us watch over our own passions, and avoid the company of furious men. Verse 13 . To render evil for good is devilish. He that does so, brings a curse upon his family. Verse 14 . What danger there is in the beginning of strife! Resist its earliest display; and leave it off, if it were possible, before you begin. Verse 15 . It is an offence to God to acquit the guilty, or to condemn those who are not guilty. Verse 16 . Man's neglect of God's favour and his own interest is very absurd. Verse 17 . No change of outward circumstances should abate our affection for our friends or relatives. But no friend, except Christ, deserves unlimited confidence. In Him this text did receive, and still receives its most glorious fulfilment. Verse 18 . Let not any wrong their families. Yet Christ's becoming Surety for men, was a glorious display of Divine wisdom; for he was able to discharge the bond. Verse 19 . If we would keep a clear conscience and a quiet mind, we must shun all excitements to anger. And a man who affects a style of living above his means, goes the way to ruin. Verse 20 . There is nothing got by ill designs. And many have paid dear for an unbridled tongue. Verse 21 . This speaks very plainly what many wise and good men feel very strongly, how grievous it is to have a foolish, wicked child. Verse 22 . It is great mercy that God gives us leave to be cheerful, and cause to be cheerful, if by his grace he gives us hearts to be cheerful. Verse 23 . The wicked are ready to part with their money, though loved, that they may not suffer for their crimes. Verse 24 . The prudent man keeps the word of God continually in view. But the foolish man cannot fix his thoughts, nor pursue any purpose with steadiness. Verse 25 . Wicked children despise the authority of their father, and the tenderness of their mother. Verse 26 . It is very wrong to find fault ( proverbs 17:27-28 ) wise man, by the good temper of his mind, and by the good government of his tongue. He is careful when he does speak, to speak to the purpose. God knows his heart, and the folly that is bound there; therefore he cannot be deceived in his judgment as men may be.

Chapter Summary

INTRODUCTION TO 1 KINGS 7

This chapter gives an account of some buildings of Solomon for himself, 1Ki 7:1-12; and of other things for the use of the temple; of two pillars of brass, 1Ki 7:13-22; of the molten sea, 1Ki 7:23-26; and of ten bases, and ten layers on them, 1Ki 7:27-39; with other utensils and ornaments, 1Ki 7:40-51.