1Huye el impío sin que nadie lo persiga, Pero como león está confiado el justo.2Por la rebelión de la tierra sus príncipes son muchos, Pero por el hombre entendido y sabio permanece estable.3Pobre que explota a los indigentes, Es lluvia que arrasa y no deja pan.4Los que abandonan la Ley alaban al impío, Los que guardan la Ley rompen con ellos.5Los malvados no entienden de justicia, Pero el que busca a YHVH lo entiende todo.6Más vale pobre que anda en integridad, Que rico de caminos tortuosos.7El que observa la Ley es prudente, El que se junta con disolutos, avergüenza a su padre.8El que aumenta su fortuna con interés y usura, Para el que se apiada de los pobres la acumula.9Al que aparta sus oídos de oír la Ley, Aun su oración le será abominable.10El que extravía al recto por el mal camino, Caerá en su propia fosa, Pero los íntegros heredarán el bien.11El hombre rico es sabio en su propia opinión, Pero el pobre que es inteligente lo escudriña.12Cuando el justo triunfa hay gran esplendor, Cuando se yerguen los malvados, la gente se esconde.13El que encubre sus pecados no prosperará, Pero el que los confiesa y se aparta, alcanzará misericordia.14¡Dichoso el hombre que teme siempre! Pero el contumaz caerá en la desgracia.15León rugiente y oso hambriento, Es el gobernante impío para un pueblo pobre.16El príncipe imprudente oprime a muchos, Pero el que aborrece la avaricia, prolongará sus días.17El hombre culpable de homicidio corre a la fosa: ¡Nadie lo detenga!18El que anda en integridad, será librado, Pero el perverso de dos caminos caerá de repente.19El que labra su tierra se saciará de pan, Pero el que va en pos de vanidades se hartará de pobreza.20El hombre leal abunda en bendiciones, Pero el que se apresura a enriquecerse no quedará impune.21Hacer acepción de personas no es bueno, Pero, ¡hasta por un bocado de pan puede prevaricar el hombre!22El hombre de pérfida mirada se afana por enriquecerse, Y no sabe que lo alcanzará la miseria.23El que reprende a otro será más estimado Que el de lengua aduladora.24El que hurta a padre o madre, y dice que no es pecado, Es compañero del Destructor.25El arrogante suscita contiendas, Pero el que confía en YHVH prosperará.26El que confía en su propio corazón es un necio, Pero el que anda en sabiduría será librado.27El que da al pobre no pasará necesidad, Pero el que aparta sus ojos tendrá muchas maldiciones.28Cuando se yerguen los malvados, la gente se esconde, Pero cuando perecen, aumentan los justos.
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de Crossway1The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are bold as a lion. (Lv 26:8; Lv 26:17; 1 S 17:32; Sal 53:5)2When a land transgresses, it has many rulers, but with a man of understanding and knowledge, its stability will long continue. (1 R 15:27; 1 R 16:8; 2 R 15:8)3A poor man who oppresses the poor is a beating rain that leaves no food. (Mt 18:28)4Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, but those who keep the law strive against them. (1 R 18:18; 1 R 18:21; Neh 13:11; Neh 13:15; Sal 10:3; Mt 3:7; Mt 14:4; Ro 1:32; Ef 5:11)5Evil men do not understand justice, but those who seek the Lord understand it completely. (Sal 92:6; Sal 119:100; Jn 7:17; Jn 12:39; 1 Co 2:15; Stg 1:5; 1 Jn 2:20; 1 Jn 2:27)6Better is a poor man who walks in his integrity than a rich man who is crooked in his ways. (Pr 19:1; Pr 28:18)7The one who keeps the law is a son with understanding, but a companion of gluttons shames his father. (Pr 23:20; Pr 29:3)8Whoever multiplies his wealth by interest and profit[1] gathers it for him who is generous to the poor. (Ex 22:25; Lv 25:36; Job 27:17; Pr 14:31)9If one turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination. (Sal 109:7; Pr 15:8)10Whoever misleads the upright into an evil way will fall into his own pit, but the blameless will have a goodly inheritance. (Sal 7:15; Mt 6:33)11A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man who has understanding will find him out. (Job 13:9; Pr 26:5; Pr 26:16)12When the righteous triumph, there is great glory, but when the wicked rise, people hide themselves. (Pr 11:10; Pr 28:28; Pr 29:2; Ec 10:5)13Whoever conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy. (Job 31:33; Sal 32:3; Sal 32:5; 1 Jn 1:8; 1 Jn 1:9)14Blessed is the one who fears the Lord[2] always, but whoever hardens his heart will fall into calamity. (Sal 95:8; Pr 23:17; Is 66:2; Flp 2:12)15Like a roaring lion or a charging bear is a wicked ruler over a poor people. (Ex 1:14; Ex 1:16; Ex 1:22; 2 R 2:24; Pr 19:12; Mt 2:16; 1 P 5:8)16A ruler who lacks understanding is a cruel oppressor, but he who hates unjust gain will prolong his days. (Pr 6:32)17If one is burdened with the blood of another, he will be a fugitive until death;[3] let no one help him. (Gn 9:6)18Whoever walks in integrity will be delivered, but he who is crooked in his ways will suddenly fall. (Pr 3:23; Pr 10:9; Pr 28:6)19Whoever works his land will have plenty of bread, but he who follows worthless pursuits will have plenty of poverty. (Pr 12:11)20A faithful man will abound with blessings, but whoever hastens to be rich will not go unpunished. (Pr 16:5)21To show partiality is not good, but for a piece of bread a man will do wrong. (Pr 18:5; Ez 13:19)22A stingy man[4] hastens after wealth and does not know that poverty will come upon him. (Pr 22:16; Pr 23:6; Pr 28:20)23Whoever rebukes a man will afterward find more favor than he who flatters with his tongue. (Pr 27:5; Pr 29:5)24Whoever robs his father or his mother and says, “That is no transgression,” is a companion to a man who destroys. (Pr 18:9)25A greedy man stirs up strife, but the one who trusts in the Lord will be enriched. (Pr 11:25; Pr 13:4; Pr 15:18)26Whoever trusts in his own mind is a fool, but he who walks in wisdom will be delivered. (1 Co 3:18)27Whoever gives to the poor will not want, but he who hides his eyes will get many a curse. (Pr 11:24; Pr 19:17; Pr 29:7)28When the wicked rise, people hide themselves, but when they perish, the righteous increase. (Job 24:4; Pr 28:12)