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Proverbs 28

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The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.
The wicked flee when no one pursues; but the righteous are as bold as a lion.
HUYE el impío sin que nadie lo persiga: mas el justo está confiado como un leoncillo.
For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof: but by a man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged.
In rebellion, a land has many rulers, but order is maintained by a man of understanding and knowledge.
Por la rebelión de la tierra sus príncipes son muchos: mas por el hombre entendido y sabio permanecerá sin mutación.
A poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.
A needy man who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain which leaves no crops.
El hombre pobre y robador de los pobres, es lluvia de avenida y sin pan.
They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them.
Those who forsake the law praise the wicked; but those who keep the law contend with them.
Los que dejan la ley, alaban á los impíos: mas los que la guardan, contenderán con ellos.
Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all things.
Evil men don’t understand justice; but those who seek the LORD understand it fully.
Los hombres malos no entienden el juicio: mas los que buscan á Jehová, entienden todas las cosas.
Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.
Better is the poor who walks in his integrity than he who is perverse in his ways, and he is rich.
Mejor es el pobre que camina en su integridad, que el de perversos caminos, y rico.
Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father.
Whoever keeps the law is a wise son; but he who is a companion of gluttons shames his father.
El que guarda la ley es hijo prudente: mas el que es compañero de glotones, avergüenza á su padre.
He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.
He who increases his wealth by excessive interest gathers it for one who has pity on the poor.
El que aumenta sus riquezas con usura y crecido interés, para que se dé á los pobres lo allega.
He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.
He who turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.
El que aparta su oído para no oir la ley, su oración también es abominable.
Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but the upright shall have good things in possession.
Whoever causes the upright to go astray in an evil way, he will fall into his own trap; but the blameless will inherit good.
El que hace errar á los rectos por el mal camino, él caerá en su misma sima: mas los perfectos heredarán el bien.
The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
The rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor who has understanding sees through him.
El hombre rico es sabio en su opinión: mas el pobre entendido lo examinará.
When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden.
When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.
Cuando los justos se alegran, grande es la gloria; mas cuando los impíos son levantados, es buscado el hombre.
He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.
He who conceals his sins doesn’t prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy.
El que encubre sus pecados, no prosperará: mas el que los confiesa y se aparta, alcanzará misericordia.
Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.
Blessed is the man who always fears; but one who hardens his heart falls into trouble.
Bienaventurado el hombre que siempre está temeroso: mas el que endurece su corazón, caerá en mal.
As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people.
As a roaring lion or a charging bear, so is a wicked ruler over helpless people.
León rugiente y oso hambriento, es el príncipe impío sobre el pueblo pobre.
The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
A tyrannical ruler lacks judgment. One who hates ill-gotten gain will have long days.
El príncipe falto de entendimiento multiplicará los agravios: mas el que aborrece la avaricia, prolongará sus días.
A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him.
A man who is tormented by blood guilt will be a fugitive until death. No one will support him.
El hombre que hace violencia con sangre de persona, huirá hasta el sepulcro, y nadie le detendrá.
Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.
Whoever walks blamelessly is kept safe; but one with perverse ways will fall suddenly.
El que en integridad camina, será salvo; mas el de perversos caminos caerá en alguno.
He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.
One who works his land will have an abundance of food; but one who chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.
El que labra su tierra, se hartará de pan: mas el que sigue los ociosos, se hartará de pobreza.
A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.
A faithful man is rich with blessings; but one who is eager to be rich will not go unpunished.
El hombre de verdad tendrá muchas bendiciones: mas el que se apresura á enriquecer, no será sin culpa.
To have respect of persons is not good: for for a piece of bread that man will transgress.
To show partiality is not good, yet a man will do wrong for a piece of bread.
Tener acepción de personas, no es bueno: hasta por un bocado de pan prevaricará el hombre.
He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him.
A stingy man hurries after riches, and doesn’t know that poverty waits for him.
Apresúrase á ser rico el hombre de mal ojo; y no conoce que le ha de venir pobreza.
He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue.
One who rebukes a man will afterward find more favor than one who flatters with the tongue.
El que reprende al hombre, hallará después mayor gracia que el que lisonjea con la lengua.
Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression; the same is the companion of a destroyer.
Whoever robs his father or his mother and says, “It’s not wrong,” is a partner with a destroyer.
El que roba á su padre ó á su madre, y dice que no es maldad, compañero es del hombre destruidor.
He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat.
One who is greedy stirs up strife; but one who trusts in the LORD will prosper.
El altivo de ánimo suscita contiendas: mas el que en Jehová confía, medrará.
He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.
One who trusts in himself is a fool; but one who walks in wisdom is kept safe.
El que confía en su corazón es necio; mas el que camina en sabiduría, será salvo.
He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.
One who gives to the poor has no lack; but one who closes his eyes will have many curses.
El que da al pobre, no tendrá pobreza: mas el que aparta sus ojos, tendrá muchas maldiciones.
When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase.
When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous thrive.
Cuando los impíos son levantados, esconderáse el hombre: mas cuando perecen, los justos se multiplican.
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KJV — King James Version (1611 translation, 1769 Oxford standard text). Public Domain (outside the United Kingdom). King James Version text courtesy of the CrossWire Bible Society and eBible.org. Source

WEB — World English Bible (2020 stable text edition). Public Domain. World English Bible (public domain), eBible.org. Source

RVR 1909 — Reina-Valera 1909 (Reina 1569, Valera 1602, revised 1909). Public Domain. Santa Biblia — Reina Valera 1909 (dominio público), eBible.org. Source

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