Proverbios 16

1 DEL hombre son las disposiciones del corazón: Mas de Jehová la respuesta de la lengua.

2 Todos los caminos del hombre son limpios en su opinión: Mas Jehová pesa los espíritus.

3 Encomienda á Jehová tus obras, Y tus pensamientos serán afirmados.

4 Todas las cosas ha hecho Jehová por sí mismo, Y aun al impío para el día malo.

5 Abominación es á Jehová todo altivo de corazón: Aunque esté mano sobre mano, no será reputado inocente.

6 Con misericordia y verdad se corrige el pecado: Y con el temor de Jehová se apartan del mal los hombres.

7 Cuando los caminos del hombre son agradables á Jehová, Aun á sus enemigos pacificará con él.

8 Mejor es lo poco con justicia, Que la muchedumbre de frutos sin derecho.

9 El corazón del hombre piensa su camino: Mas Jehová endereza sus pasos.

10 Adivinación está en los labios del rey: En juicio no prevaricará su boca.

11 Peso y balanzas justas son de Jehová: Obra suya son todas las pesas de la bolsa.

12 Abominación es á los reyes hacer impiedad: Porque con justicia será afirmado el trono.

13 Los labios justos son el contentamiento de los reyes; Y aman al que habla lo recto.

14 La ira del rey es mensajero de muerte: Mas el hombre sabio la evitará.

15 En la alegría del rostro del rey está la vida; Y su benevolencia es como nube de lluvia tardía.

16 Mejor es adquirir sabiduría que oro preciado; Y adquirir inteligencia vale más que la plata.

17 El camino de los rectos es apartarse del mal: Su alma guarda el que guarda su camino.

18 Antes del quebrantamiento es la soberbia; Y antes de la caída la altivez de espíritu.

19 Mejor es humillar el espíritu con los humildes, Que partir despojos con los soberbios.

20 El entendido en la palabra, hallará el bien: Y el que confía en Jehová, él es bienaventurado.

21 El sabio de corazón es llamado entendido: Y la dulzura de labios aumentará la doctrina.

22 Manantial de vida es el entendimiento al que lo posee: Mas la erudición de los necios es necedad.

23 El corazón del sabio hace prudente su boca; Y con sus labios aumenta la doctrina.

24 Panal de miel son los dichos suaves. Suavidad al alma y medicina á los huesos.

25 Hay camino que parece derecho al hombre, Mas su salida son caminos de muerte.

26 El alma del que trabaja, trabaja para sí; Porque su boca le constriñe.

27 El hombre perverso cava el mal; Y en sus labios hay como llama de fuego.

28 El hombre perverso levanta contienda; Y el chismoso aparta los mejores amigos.

29 El hombre malo lisonjea á su prójimo, Y le hace andar por el camino no bueno:

30 Cierra sus ojos para pensar perversidades; Mueve sus labios, efectúa el mal.

31 Corona de honra es la vejez, Que se hallará en el camino de justicia.

32 Mejor es el que tarde se aira que el fuerte; Y el que se enseñorea de su espíritu, que el que toma una ciudad.

33 La suerte se echa en el seno: Mas de Jehová es el juicio de ella.

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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.

Taken from Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible (Concise)

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.