Proverbios 16

1 El hombre proponey Dios^[a] dispone.

2 A cada uno le parece correcto su proceder,^[b]pero el SEÑOR juzga los motivos.

3 Pon en manos del SEÑOR todas tus obras,y tus proyectos se cumplirán.

4 Toda obra del SEÑOR tiene un propósito;¡hasta el malvado fue hecho para el día del desastre!

5 El SEÑOR aborrece a los arrogantes.Una cosa es segura: no quedarán impunes.

6 Con amor y verdad se perdona el pecado,y con temor del SEÑOR se evita el mal.

7 Cuando el SEÑOR aprueba la conducta de un hombre,hasta con sus enemigos lo reconcilia.

8 Más vale tener poco con justiciaque ganar mucho con injusticia.

9 El corazón del hombre traza su rumbo,pero sus pasos los dirige el SEÑOR.

10 La sentencia^[c] está en labios del rey;en el veredicto que emite no hay error.

11 Las pesas y las balanzas justas son del SEÑOR;todas las medidas son hechura suya.

12 El rey detesta las malas acciones,porque el trono se afirma en la justicia.

13 El rey se complace en los labios honestos;aprecia a quien habla con la verdad.

14 La ira del rey es presagio de muerte,pero el sabio sabe apaciguarla.

15 El rostro radiante del rey es signo de vida;su favor es como lluvia en primavera.

16 Más vale adquirir sabiduría que oro;más vale adquirir inteligencia que plata.

17 El camino del hombre recto evita el mal;el que quiere salvar su vida, se fija por dónde va.

18 Al orgullo le sigue la destrucción;a la altanería, el fracaso.

19 Vale más humillarse con los oprimidosque compartir el botín con los orgullosos.

20 El que atiende a la palabra, prospera.¡Dichoso el que confía en el SEÑOR!

21 Al sabio de corazón se le llama inteligente;los labios convincentes promueven el saber.

22 Fuente de vida es la prudencia para quien la posee;el castigo de los necios es su propia necedad.

23 El sabio de corazón controla su boca;con sus labios promueve el saber.

24 Panal de miel son las palabras amables:endulzan la vida y dan salud al cuerpo.^[d]

25 Hay caminos que al hombre le parecen rectos,pero que acaban por ser caminos de muerte.

26 Al que trabaja, el hambre lo obliga a trabajar,pues su propio apetito lo estimula.

27 El perverso hace^[e] planes malvados;en sus labios hay un fuego devorador.

28 El perverso provoca contiendas,y el chismoso divide a los buenos amigos.

29 El violento engaña a su prójimoy lo lleva por mal camino.

30 El que guiña el ojo trama algo perverso;el que aprieta los labios ya lo ha cometido.

31 Las canas son una honrosa coronaque se obtiene en el camino de la justicia.

32 Más vale ser paciente que valiente;más vale el dominio propio que conquistar ciudades.

33 Las suertes se echan sobre la mesa,^[f]pero el veredicto proviene del SEÑOR.

Proverbios 16 Commentary

Chapter 16

Verse 1 The renewing grace of God alone prepares the heart for every good work. This teaches us that we are not sufficient of ourselves to think or speak any thing wise and good. Verse 2 . Ignorance, pride, and self-flattery render us partial judges respecting our own conduct. Verse 3 . Roll the burden of thy care upon God, and leave it with him, by faith and dependence on him. Verse 4 . God makes use of the wicked to execute righteous vengeance on each other; and he will be glorified by their destruction at last. Verse 5 . Though sinners strengthen themselves and one another, they shall not escape God's judgments. Verse 6 . By the mercy and truth of God in Christ Jesus, the sins of believers are taken away, and the power of sin is broken. Verse 7 . He that has all hearts in his hand, can make a man's enemies to be at peace with him. Verse 8 . A small estate, honestly come by, will turn to better account than a great estate ill-gotten. Verse 9 . If men make God's glory their end, and his will their rule, he will direct their steps by his Spirit and grace. 10. Let kings and judges of the earth be just, and rule in the fear of God. Verse 11 . To observe justice in dealings between man and man is God's appointment. Verse 12 . The ruler that uses his power aright, will find that to be his best security. Verse 13 . Put those in power who know how to ( proverbs 16:14-15 ) the favour of an earthly prince, throw themselves out of God's favour. Verse 16 . There is joy and satisfaction of spirit, only in getting wisdom. Verse 17 . A sincerely religious man keeps at a distance from every appearance of evil. Happy is the man that walks in Christ, and is led by the Spirit of Christ. Verse 18 . When men defy God's judgments, and think themselves far from them, it is a sign they are at the door. Let us not fear the pride of others, but fear pride in ourselves. Verse 19 . Humility, though it exposes to contempt in the world, is much better than high-spiritedness, which makes God an enemy. He that understands God's word shall find good. Verse 21 . The man whose wisdom dwells in his heart, will be found more truly prudent than many who possess shining talents. Verse 22 . As waters to a thirsty land, so is a wise man to his friends and neighbours. Verse 23 . The wise man's self-knowledge, always suggests something proper to be spoken to others. Verse 24 . The word of God cures the diseases that weaken our souls. Verse 25 . This is caution to all, to take heed of deceiving themselves as to their souls. Verse 26 . We must labour for the meat which endureth to everlasting life, or we must perish. ( proverbs 16:27-28 ) be needful to do good. The whisperer separates friends: what a ( proverbs 16:29-30 ) mischief they can by force and violence, and are blind to the result. Verse 31 . Old people especially should be found in the way of religion and godliness. Verse 32 . To overcome our own passions, requires more steady management, than obtaining victory over an enemy. Verse 33 . All the disposal of Providence concerning our affairs, we must look upon to be the determining what we referred to God; and we must be reconciled to them accordingly. Blessed are those that give themselves up to the will of God; for he knows what is good for them.

Footnotes

• [a]. "Dios" . Lit. "el Señor" .
• [b]. "A cada uno " "… " "proceder" . Lit. "Todos los caminos del hombre son limpios a sus ojos" .
• [c]. "La sentencia" . Alt. "El oráculo" .
• [d]. "al cuerpo" . Lit. "a los huesos" .
• [e]. "hace" . Lit. "cava" .
• [f]. "sobre la mesa" . Lit. "en el regazo" .

Chapter Summary

INTRODUCTION TO FIRST KINGS 6

This chapter gives an account of the building of the temple, for which preparations were before made and begins with the time of its building, 1Ki 6:1; gives the dimensions of it and the porch before it, 1Ki 6:2,3; observes the windows in it and chambers about it, 1Ki 6:4-10; and while it was building, Solomon had a word from the Lord relative to it, 1Ki 6:11-14; and then the account goes on concerning the walls of the house, and the flooring of it, 1Ki 6:15-18; and the oracle in it, and the cherubim in that, 1Ki 6:19-30; and the doors into it, and the carved work of them, 1Ki 6:31-36; and the chapter is concluded with observing the time when it was begun and finished 1Ki 6:37,38.