de Biblica1El egoísta busca su propio bien; contra todo sano juicio se rebela.2Al necio no le complace el discernimiento; tan solo hace alarde de su propia opinión.3Con la maldad viene el desprecio, y con la vergüenza llega el oprobio.4Las palabras del hombre son aguas profundas, arroyo de aguas vivas, fuente de sabiduría.5No está bien declarar inocente al[1] malvado y dejar de lado los derechos del justo.6Los labios del necio son causa de contienda; su boca incita a la riña.7La boca del necio es su perdición; sus labios son para él una trampa mortal.8Los chismes son deliciosos manjares; penetran hasta lo más íntimo del ser.9El que es negligente en su trabajo confraterniza con el que es destructivo.10Torre inexpugnable es el nombre del SEÑOR; a ella corren los justos y se ponen a salvo.11Ciudad amurallada es la riqueza para el rico, y este cree que sus muros son inexpugnables.12Al fracaso lo precede la soberbia humana; a los honores los precede la humildad.13Es necio y vergonzoso responder antes de escuchar.14En la enfermedad, el ánimo levanta al enfermo; ¿pero quién podrá levantar al abatido?15El corazón prudente adquiere conocimiento; los oídos de los sabios procuran hallarlo.16Con regalos se abren todas las puertas y se llega a la presencia de gente importante.17El primero en presentar su caso parece inocente, hasta que llega la otra parte y lo refuta.18El echar suertes pone fin a los litigios y decide entre las partes en pugna.19Más resiste el hermano ofendido que una ciudad amurallada; los litigios son como cerrojos de ciudadela.20Cada uno se llena con lo que dice y se sacia con lo que habla.21En la lengua hay poder de vida y muerte; quienes la aman comerán de su fruto.22Quien halla esposa halla la felicidad: muestras de su favor le ha dado el SEÑOR.23El pobre habla en tono suplicante; el rico responde con aspereza.24Hay amigos[2] que llevan a la ruina, y hay amigos más fieles que un hermano.
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de Crossway1Whoever isolates himself seeks his own desire; he breaks out against all sound judgment. (Jud 1:19)2A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion. (Pr 13:16; Ec 10:3)3When wickedness comes, contempt comes also, and with dishonor comes disgrace.4The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters; the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook. (Pr 20:5)5It is not good to be partial to[1] the wicked or to deprive the righteous of justice. (Lv 19:15; Dt 1:17; Sal 82:2; Pr 17:15; Pr 24:23; Pr 28:21)6A fool’s lips walk into a fight, and his mouth invites a beating. (Pr 19:29)7A fool’s mouth is his ruin, and his lips are a snare to his soul. (Sal 64:8; Sal 140:9; Pr 10:14; Pr 12:13; Pr 13:3; Ec 10:12)8The words of a whisperer are like delicious morsels; they go down into the inner parts of the body. (Pr 16:28; Pr 20:27; Pr 26:22)9Whoever is slack in his work is a brother to him who destroys. (Pr 28:24)10The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous man runs into it and is safe. (Ex 34:5; 2 S 22:3; Sal 18:2; Sal 20:1; Sal 61:3)11A rich man’s wealth is his strong city, and like a high wall in his imagination. (Pr 10:15)12Before destruction a man’s heart is haughty, but humility comes before honor. (Pr 11:2; Pr 15:33)13If one gives an answer before he hears, it is his folly and shame. (Jn 7:51)14A man’s spirit will endure sickness, but a crushed spirit who can bear? (Pr 15:13)15An intelligent heart acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.16A man’s gift makes room for him and brings him before the great. (Gn 32:20; 1 S 25:27; Pr 17:8)17The one who states his case first seems right, until the other comes and examines him.18The lot puts an end to quarrels and decides between powerful contenders. (Pr 16:33)19A brother offended is more unyielding than a strong city, and quarreling is like the bars of a castle.20From the fruit of a man’s mouth his stomach is satisfied; he is satisfied by the yield of his lips. (Pr 12:14)21Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits. (Pr 4:23; Pr 12:13; Mt 12:36)22He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the Lord. (Gn 2:18; Pr 8:35; Pr 12:4; Pr 19:14; Pr 31:10)23The poor use entreaties, but the rich answer roughly. (Stg 2:3; Stg 2:6)24A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. (Pr 17:17)