Proverbios 16

1 Podemos hacer nuestros propios planes,
pero la respuesta correcta viene del Señor
.

2 La gente puede considerarse pura según su propia opinión,
pero el Señor
examina sus intenciones.

3 Pon todo lo que hagas en manos del Señor
,
y tus planes tendrán éxito.

4 El Señor
ha hecho todo para sus propios propósitos,
incluso al perverso para el día de la calamidad.

5 El Señor
detesta a los orgullosos.
Ciertamente recibirán su castigo.

6 Con amor inagotable y fidelidad se perdona el pecado.
Con el temor del Señor
el mal se evita.

7 Cuando la vida de alguien agrada al Señor
,
hasta sus enemigos están en paz con él.

8 Es mejor tener poco con justicia,
que ser rico y deshonesto.

9 Podemos hacer nuestros planes,
pero el Señor
determina nuestros pasos.

10 El rey habla con sabiduría divina;
nunca debe juzgar injustamente.

11 El Señor
exige el uso de pesas y balanzas exactas,
él es quien fija los parámetros de la justicia.

12 El rey detesta las fechorías,
porque su gobierno se basa en la justicia.

13 El rey se complace en las palabras de labios justos;
ama a quienes hablan con la verdad.

14 El enojo del rey es amenaza de muerte;
el sabio tratará de aplacarlo.

15 Cuando el rey sonríe, hay vida;
su favor refresca como lluvia de primavera.

16 ¡Cuánto mejor es adquirir sabiduría que oro,
y el buen juicio que la plata!

17 El camino de los íntegros lleva lejos del mal;
quien lo siga estará a salvo.

18 El orgullo va delante de la destrucción,
y la arrogancia antes de la caída.

19 Es mejor vivir humildemente con los pobres,
que compartir el botín con los orgullosos.

20 Los que están atentos a la instrucción prosperarán;
los que confían en el Señor
se llenarán de gozo.

21 Los sabios son conocidos por su entendimiento,
y las palabras agradables son persuasivas.

22 La discreción es fuente que da vida para quienes la poseen,
pero la disciplina se desperdicia en los necios.

23 De una mente sabia provienen palabras sabias;
las palabras de los sabios son persuasivas.

24 Las palabras amables son como la miel:
dulces al alma y saludables para el cuerpo.

25 Delante de cada persona hay un camino que parece correcto,
pero termina en muerte.

26 Es bueno que los trabajadores tengan hambre;
el estómago vacío los motiva a seguir su labor.

27 Los sinvergüenzas crean problemas;
sus palabras son un fuego destructor.

28 El alborotador siembra conflictos;
el chisme separa a los mejores amigos.

29 Los violentos engañan a sus compañeros,
los llevan por un camino peligroso.

30 Con los ojos entrecerrados se trama el mal;
con una sonrisita se planean las maldades.

31 Las canas son una corona de gloria
que se obtiene por llevar una vida justa.

32 Mejor es ser paciente que poderoso;
más vale tener control propio que conquistar una ciudad.

33 Podremos tirar los dados,
pero el Señor
decide cómo caen.

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.

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.