Proverbs
capítulo 16
verso 1
The plans of the heart belong to man, but the answer of the tongue is from Yahweh.
verso 2
All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes, but Yahweh weighs the motives.
verso 3
Commit your deeds to Yahweh, and your plans shall succeed.
verso 4
Yahweh has made everything for its own end— yes, even the wicked for the day of evil.
verso 5
Everyone who is proud in heart is an abomination to Yahweh; they shall certainly not be unpunished.
verso 6
By mercy and truth iniquity is atoned for. By the fear of Yahweh men depart from evil.
verso 7
When a man’s ways please Yahweh, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.
verso 8
Better is a little with righteousness, than great revenues with injustice.
verso 9
A man’s heart plans his course, but Yahweh directs his steps.
verso 10
Inspired judgments are on the lips of the king. He shall not betray his mouth.
verso 11
Honest balances and scales are Yahweh’s; all the weights in the bag are his work.
verso 12
It is an abomination for kings to do wrong, for the throne is established by righteousness.
verso 13
Righteous lips are the delight of kings. They value one who speaks the truth.
verso 14
The king’s wrath is a messenger of death, but a wise man will pacify it.
verso 15
In the light of the king’s face is life. His favor is like a cloud of the spring rain.
verso 16
How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! Yes, to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.
verso 17
The highway of the upright is to depart from evil. He who keeps his way preserves his soul.
verso 18
Pride goes before destruction, and an arrogant spirit before a fall.
verso 19
It is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, than to divide the plunder with the proud.
verso 20
He who heeds the Word finds prosperity. Whoever trusts in Yahweh is blessed.
verso 21
The wise in heart shall be called prudent. Pleasantness of the lips promotes instruction.
verso 22
Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, but the punishment of fools is their folly.
verso 23
The heart of the wise instructs his mouth, and adds learning to his lips.
verso 24
Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
verso 25
There is a way which seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.
verso 26
The appetite of the laboring man labors for him, for his mouth urges him on.
verso 27
A worthless man devises mischief. His speech is like a scorching fire.
verso 28
A perverse man stirs up strife. A whisperer separates close friends.
verso 29
A man of violence entices his neighbor, and leads him in a way that is not good.
verso 30
One who winks his eyes to plot perversities, one who compresses his lips, is bent on evil.
verso 31
Gray hair is a crown of glory. It is attained by a life of righteousness.
verso 32
One who is slow to anger is better than the mighty; one who rules his spirit, than he who takes a city.
verso 33
The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from Yahweh.
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