Proverbios 11

1 El Señor
detesta el uso de las balanzas adulteradas,
pero se deleita en pesas exactas.

2 El orgullo lleva a la deshonra,
pero con la humildad viene la sabiduría.

3 La honestidad guía a la gente buena;
la deshonestidad destruye a los traicioneros.

4 Las riquezas no servirán para nada en el día del juicio,
pero la vida recta puede salvarte de la muerte.

5 La honestidad dirige los pasos de los justos;
los perversos caen bajo el peso de su pecado.

6 La justicia rescata a las personas buenas;
los traidores quedan atrapados por su propia ambición.

7 Cuando los perversos mueren, sus esperanzas mueren con ellos,
porque confían en sus propias y deficientes fuerzas.

8 Los justos son rescatados de dificultades,
y estas caen sobre los perversos.

9 Los que no tienen a Dios destruyen a sus amigos con sus palabras,
pero el conocimiento rescatará a los justos.

10 Toda la ciudad festeja cuando el justo triunfa;
grita de alegría cuando el perverso muere.

11 Los ciudadanos íntegros son de beneficio para la ciudad y la hacen prosperar,
pero las palabras de los perversos la destruyen.

12 Es necio denigrar al vecino;
una persona sensata guarda silencio.

13 El chismoso anda contando secretos;
pero los que son dignos de confianza saben guardar una confidencia.

14 Sin liderazgo sabio, la nación se hunde;
la seguridad está en tener muchos consejeros.

15 Es peligroso dar garantía por la deuda de un desconocido;
es más seguro no ser fiador de nadie.

16 La mujer bondadosa se gana el respeto,
pero los hombres despiadados solo ganan riquezas.

17 Tu bondad te recompensará,
pero tu crueldad te destruirá.

18 Los malvados se enriquecen temporalmente,
pero la recompensa de los justos permanecerá.

19 Los justos encuentran la vida;
los malvados hallan la muerte.

20 El Señor
detesta a los de corazón retorcido,
pero se deleita en los que tienen integridad.

21 Los malvados seguramente recibirán castigo,
pero los hijos de los justos serán liberados.

22 Una mujer hermosa sin discreción
es como un anillo de oro en el hocico de un cerdo.

23 Los justos pueden esperar una recompensa,
mientras que a los perversos solo les espera juicio.

24 Da con generosidad y serás más rico;
sé tacaño y lo perderás todo.

25 El generoso prosperará,
y el que reanima a otros será reanimado.

26 La gente maldice a los que acaparan el grano,
pero bendice al que lo vende en tiempo de necesidad.

27 Si buscas el bien, hallarás favor;
pero si buscas el mal, ¡el mal te encontrará!

28 El que confía en su dinero, se hundirá,
pero los justos reverdecen como las hojas en primavera.

29 Los que traen problemas a su familia heredan el viento.
El necio será sirviente del sabio.

30 La semilla de las buenas acciones se transforma en un árbol de vida;
una persona sabia gana amigos.

31 Si los justos reciben su recompensa aquí en la tierra,
¡cuánto más los pecadores perversos!

Proverbios 11 Commentary

Chapter 11

Verse 1 However men may make light of giving short weight or measure, and however common such crimes may be, they are an abomination to the Lord. Verse 2 . Considering how safe, and quiet, and easy the humble are, we see that with the lowly is wisdom. Verse 3 . An honest man's principles are fixed, therefore his way is plain. Verse 4 . ( proverbs 11:5-6 ) The ways of wickedness are dangerous. And sin will be its own punishment. Verse 7 . When a godly man dies, all his fears vanish; but when a wicked man dies, his hopes vanish. Verse 8 . The righteous are often wonderfully kept from going into dangerous situations, and the ungodly go in their stead. Verse 9 . Hypocrites delude men into error and sin by artful objections against the truths of ( proverbs 11:10-11 ) down. Verse 12 . A man of understanding does not judge of others by their success. Verse 13 . A faithful man will not disclose what he is trusted with, unless the honour of God and the real good of society require it. Verse 14 . We shall often find it to our advantage to advise with others. Verse 15 . The welfare of our families, our own peace, and our ability to pay just debts, must not be brought into danger. But here especially let us consider the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ in becoming Surety even for enemies. Verse 16 . A pious and discreet woman will keep esteem and respect, as strong men keep possession of wealth. Verse 17 . A cruel, froward, ill-natured man, is vexatious to those that are, and should be to him as his own flesh, and punishes himself. Verse 18 . He that makes it his business to do good, shall have a reward, as sure to him as eternal truth can make it. Verse 19 . True holiness is true happiness. The more violent a man is in sinful pursuits, the more he hastens his own destruction. Verse 20 . Nothing is more hateful to God, than hypocrisy and double dealing, which are here signified. God delights in such as aim and act with uprightness. Verse 21 . Joining together in sin shall not protect the sinners. Verse 22 . Beauty is abused by those who have not discretion or modesty with it. This is true of all bodily endowments. Verse 23 . The wicked desire mischief to others, but it shall return upon themselves. Verse 24 . A man may grow poor by not paying just debts, not relieving the poor, not allowing needful expenses. Let men be ever so saving of what they have, if God appoints, it comes to nothing. Verse 25 . Both in temporal and spiritual things, God commonly deals with his people according to the measure by which they deal with their brethren. Verse 26 . We must not hoard up the gifts of God's bounty, merely for our own advantage. Verse 27 . Seeking mischief is here set against seeking good; for those that are not doing good are doing hurt, even to themselves. Verse 28 . The true believer is a branch of the living Vine. When those that take root in the world wither, those who are grafted into Christ shall be fruitful. Verse 29 . He that brings trouble upon himself and his family, by carelessness, or by wickedness, shall be unable to keep and enjoy what he gets, as a man is unable to hold the wind, or to satisfy himself with it. Verse 30 . The righteous are as trees of life; and their influence upon earth, like the fruits of that tree, support and nourish the spiritual life in many. Verse 31 . Even the righteous, when they offend on earth, shall meet with sharp corrections; much more will the wicked meet the due reward of their sins. Let us then seek those blessings which our Surety purchased by his sufferings and death; let us seek to copy his example, and to keep his commandments.