Proverbios 13

1 El hijo sabio acepta la disciplina de sus padres;
el burlón se niega a escuchar la corrección.

2 Con palabras sabias te conseguirás una buena comida,
pero la gente traicionera tiene hambre de violencia.

3 Los que controlan su lengua tendrán una larga vida;
el abrir la boca puede arruinarlo todo.

4 Los perezosos ambicionan mucho y obtienen poco,
pero los que trabajan con esmero prosperarán.

5 Los justos odian las mentiras;
los perversos son motivo de vergüenza y deshonra.

6 La justicia protege el camino del intachable,
pero el pecado engaña a los malvados.

7 Hay quienes son pobres y se hacen pasar por ricos;
hay otros que, siendo ricos, se hacen pasar por pobres.

8 El rico puede pagar rescate por su vida,
pero al pobre ni siquiera lo amenazan.

9 La vida del justo está llena de luz y de alegría,
pero la luz del pecador se apagará.

10 El orgullo lleva a conflictos;
los que siguen el consejo son sabios.

11 La riqueza lograda de la noche a la mañana pronto desaparece;
pero la que es fruto del arduo trabajo aumenta con el tiempo.

12 La esperanza postergada aflige al corazón,
pero un sueño cumplido es un árbol de vida.

13 Los que desprecian el consejo buscan problemas;
los que respetan un mandato tendrán éxito.

14 La instrucción de los sabios es como una fuente que da vida;
los que la aceptan evitan las trampas de la muerte.

15 Una persona de buen juicio es respetada;
una persona traicionera va directo a la destrucción.

16 Las personas sabias piensan antes de actuar;
los necios no lo hacen y hasta se jactan de su necedad.

17 El mensajero no confiable cae en problemas,
pero el mensajero fiel trae alivio.

18 Si desprecias la crítica constructiva, acabarás en pobreza y deshonra;
si aceptas la corrección, recibirás honra.

19 Es agradable ver que los sueños se hacen realidad,
pero los necios se niegan a abandonar el mal para alcanzarlos.

20 Camina con sabios y te harás sabio;
júntate con necios y te meterás en dificultades.

21 Los problemas persiguen a los pecadores,
mientras que las bendiciones recompensan a los justos.

22 La gente buena deja una herencia a sus nietos,
pero la riqueza de los pecadores pasa a manos de los justos.

23 La granja del pobre puede que produzca mucho alimento,
pero la injusticia arrasa con todo.

24 Quienes no emplean la vara de disciplina odian a sus hijos.
Los que en verdad aman a sus hijos se preocupan lo suficiente para disciplinarlos.

25 Los justos comen hasta quedar bien satisfechos,
pero el estómago de los perversos quedará vacío.

Proverbios 13 Commentary

Chapter 13

Verse 1 There is great hope of those that reverence their parents. There is little hope of any who will not hear those that deal faithfully with them. Verse 2 . By our words we must be justified or condemned, ( Verse 3 ) . He that thinks before he speaks, that suppresses evil if he have thought it, keeps his soul from a great deal both of guilt and grief. Many a one is ruined by an ungoverned tongue. Verse 4 . The slothful desire the gains the diligent get, but hate the pains the diligent take; therefore they have nothing. This is especially true as to the soul. Verse 5 . Where sin reigns, the man is loathsome. If his conscience were awake, he would abhor himself, and repent in dust and ashes. Verse 6 . An honest desire to do right, preserves a man from fatal mistakes, better than a thousand fine-drawn distinctions. Verse 7 . Some who are really poor, trade and spend as if they were rich: this is sin, and will be shame, and it will end accordingly. Some that are really rich, would be thought to be poor: in this there is want of gratitude to God, want of justice and charity to others. There are many hypocrites, empty of grace, who will not be convinced of their poverty. There are many fearing Christians, who are spiritually rich, yet think themselves poor; by their doubts, and complaints, and griefs, they make themselves poor. Verse 8 . Great riches often tempt to violence against those that possess them; but the poor are free from such perils. Verse 9 . The light of the righteous is as that of the sun, which may be eclipsed and clouded, but will continue: the Spirit is their Light, he gives a fulness of joy: that of the wicked is as a lamp of their own kindling, easily put out. Verse 10 . All contentions, whether between private persons, families, churches, or nations, are begun and carried forward by pride. Disputes would be easily prevented or ended, if it were not for pride. Verse 11 . Wealth gotten by dishonesty or vice, has a secret curse, which will speedily waste it. Verse 12 . The delay of what is anxiously hoped for, is very painful to the mind; obtaining it is very pleasant. But spiritual blessings are chiefly intended. Verse 13 . He that stands in awe of God, and reverences his word, shall escape destruction, and be rewarded for his godly fear. Verse 14 . The rule by which the wise regulate their conduct, is a fountain yielding life and happiness. Verse 15 . The way of sinners is hard upon others, and hard to the sinner himself. The service of sin is slavery; the road to hell is strewed with the thorns and thistles that followed the curse. Verse 16 . It is folly to talk of things of which we know nothing, and to undertake what we are no way fit for. Verse 17 . Those that are wicked, and false to Christ and to the souls of men, do mischief, and fall into mischief; but those that are faithful, find sound words healing to others and to themselves. Verse 18 . He that scorns to be taught, will certainly be brought down. Verse 19 . There are in man strong desires after happiness; but never let those expect any thing truly sweet to their souls, who will not be persuaded to leave their sins. Verse 20 . Multitudes are brought to ruin by bad company. And all that make themselves wicked will be destroyed. Verse 21 . When God pursues sinners he is sure to overtake them; and he will reward the righteous. Verse 22 . The servant of God who is not anxious about riches, takes the best method of providing for his children. Verse 23 . The poor, yet industrious, thrive, though in a homely manner, while those who have great riches are often brought to poverty for want of judgment. Verse 24 . He acts as if he hated his child, who, by false indulgence, permits sinful habits to gather strength, which will bring sorrow here, and misery hereafter. Verse 25 . It is the misery of the wicked, that even their sensual appetites are always craving. The righteous feeds on the word and ordinances, to the satisfying of his soul with the promises of the gospel, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who is the Bread of life.