1El hombre propone y Dios[1] dispone.2A cada uno le parece correcto su proceder,[2] pero el SEÑOR juzga los motivos.3Pon en manos del SEÑOR todas tus obras, y tus proyectos se cumplirán.4Toda obra del SEÑOR tiene un propósito; ¡hasta el malvado fue hecho para el día del desastre!5El SEÑOR aborrece a los arrogantes. Una cosa es segura: no quedarán impunes.6Con amor y verdad se perdona el pecado, y con temor del SEÑOR se evita el mal.7Cuando el SEÑOR aprueba la conducta de un hombre, hasta con sus enemigos lo reconcilia.8Más vale tener poco con justicia que ganar mucho con injusticia.9El corazón del hombre traza su rumbo, pero sus pasos los dirige el SEÑOR.10La sentencia[3] está en labios del rey; en el veredicto que emite no hay error.11Las pesas y las balanzas justas son del SEÑOR; todas las medidas son hechura suya.12El rey detesta las malas acciones, porque el trono se afirma en la justicia.13El rey se complace en los labios honestos; aprecia a quien habla con verdad.14La ira del rey es presagio de muerte, pero el sabio sabe apaciguarla.15El rostro radiante del rey es signo de vida; su favor es como lluvia en primavera.16Más vale adquirir sabiduría que oro; más vale adquirir inteligencia que plata.17El camino del hombre recto evita el mal; el que quiere salvar su vida se fija por dónde va.18Al orgullo le sigue la destrucción; a la altanería, el fracaso.19Vale más humillarse con los oprimidos que compartir el botín con los orgullosos.20El que atiende a la palabra prospera. ¡Dichoso el que confía en el SEÑOR!21Al sabio de corazón se le llama inteligente; los labios convincentes promueven el saber.22Fuente de vida es la prudencia para quien la posee; el castigo de los necios es su propia necedad.23El sabio de corazón controla su boca; con sus labios promueve el saber.24Panal de miel son las palabras amables: endulzan la vida y dan salud al cuerpo.[4]25Hay caminos que al hombre le parecen rectos, pero que acaban por ser caminos de muerte.26Al que trabaja, el hambre lo obliga a trabajar, pues su propio apetito lo estimula.27El perverso hace[5] planes malvados; en sus labios hay un fuego devorador.28El perverso provoca contiendas, y el chismoso divide a los buenos amigos.29El violento engaña a su prójimo y lo lleva por mal camino.30El que guiña el ojo trama algo perverso; el que aprieta los labios ya lo ha cometido.31Las canas son una honrosa corona que se obtiene en el camino de la justicia.32Más vale ser paciente que valiente; más vale el dominio propio que conquistar ciudades.33Las suertes se echan sobre la mesa,[6] pero el veredicto proviene del SEÑOR.
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1The plans of the heart belong to man, but the answer of the tongue is from the Lord. (Mt 10,19)2All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes, but the Lord weighs the spirit.[1] (1Sam 16,7; Spr 12,15; Spr 21,2; Spr 24,12; Spr 30,12)3Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established. (Ps 37,5)4The Lord has made everything for its purpose, even the wicked for the day of trouble. (2Mo 9,16; Hi 21,30; Röm 11,36)5Everyone who is arrogant in heart is an abomination to the Lord; be assured, he will not go unpunished. (Spr 6,16; Spr 8,13; Spr 11,21; Spr 28,20; Lk 16,15)6By steadfast love and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of the Lord one turns away from evil. (Hi 28,28; Spr 14,16; Spr 16,17; Dan 4,27)7When a man’s ways please the Lord, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him. (1Mo 26,28; 2Chr 17,10)8Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues with injustice. (Spr 15,16)9The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps. (Ps 37,23; Spr 16,1; Spr 19,21; Spr 20,24; Jer 10,23)10An oracle is on the lips of a king; his mouth does not sin in judgment. (1Kön 3,28)11A just balance and scales are the Lord’s; all the weights in the bag are his work. (Spr 11,1)12It is an abomination to kings to do evil, for the throne is established by righteousness. (Spr 20,28; Spr 25,5; Spr 29,14; Jes 16,5)13Righteous lips are the delight of a king, and he loves him who speaks what is right. (Spr 14,35; Spr 22,11)14A king’s wrath is a messenger of death, and a wise man will appease it. (Spr 19,12; Spr 20,2; Spr 25,15)15In the light of a king’s face there is life, and his favor is like the clouds that bring the spring rain. (Hi 29,23; Hi 29,24; Ps 72,6; Spr 16,13)16How much better to get wisdom than gold! To get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver. (Spr 3,14; Spr 8,10; Spr 8,19; Spr 10,20)17The highway of the upright turns aside from evil; whoever guards his way preserves his life. (Spr 16,6)18Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall. (Spr 11,2)19It is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor than to divide the spoil with the proud. (2Mo 15,9; Spr 29,23; Jes 57,15)20Whoever gives thought to the word[2] will discover good, and blessed is he who trusts in the Lord. (Ps 2,12; Spr 19,8)21The wise of heart is called discerning, and sweetness of speech increases persuasiveness. (Spr 16,23)22Good sense is a fountain of life to him who has it, but the instruction of fools is folly. (Spr 10,11)23The heart of the wise makes his speech judicious and adds persuasiveness to his lips. (Ps 37,30; Mt 12,34)24Gracious words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body. (Ps 19,10; Spr 4,22; Spr 15,26)25There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death.[3]26A worker’s appetite works for him; his mouth urges him on. (Pred 6,7)27A worthless man plots evil, and his speech[4] is like a scorching fire. (Spr 6,12; Spr 6,14; Spr 6,19; Jak 3,6)28A dishonest man spreads strife, and a whisperer separates close friends. (Spr 15,18; Spr 17,9; Spr 18,8; Spr 26,20; Spr 26,22)29A man of violence entices his neighbor and leads him in a way that is not good. (Spr 1,10)30Whoever winks his eyes plans[5] dishonest things; he who purses his lips brings evil to pass. (Spr 2,12; Spr 6,13)31Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is gained in a righteous life. (Spr 3,1; Spr 17,6; Spr 20,29)32Whoever is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city. (Spr 14,29; Spr 19,11; Spr 25,28)33The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the Lord. (Spr 29,26; Apg 1,26)