Proverbios 18

1 La gente poco amistosa solo se preocupa de sí misma;
se opone al sentido común.

2 A los necios no les interesa tener entendimiento;
solo quieren expresar sus propias opiniones.

3 Hacer el mal resulta en la vergüenza,
y la conducta escandalosa trae desprecio.

4 Las palabras sabias son como aguas profundas;
la sabiduría fluye del sabio como un arroyo burbujeante.

5 No es correcto absolver al culpable
o negarle la justicia al inocente.

6 Con sus palabras, los necios se meten continuamente en pleitos;
van en busca de una paliza.

7 La boca de los necios es su ruina;
quedan atrapados por sus labios.

8 Los rumores son deliciosos bocaditos
que penetran en lo profundo del corazón.

9 El perezoso es tan malo
como el que destruye cosas.

10 El nombre del Señor
es una fortaleza firme;
los justos corren a él y quedan a salvo.

11 Los ricos piensan que su riqueza es una gran defensa;
imaginan que es una muralla alta y segura.

12 La arrogancia va delante de la destrucción;
la humildad precede al honor.

13 Precipitarse a responder antes de escuchar los hechos
es a la vez necio y vergonzoso.

14 El espíritu humano puede soportar un cuerpo enfermo,
¿pero quién podrá sobrellevar un espíritu destrozado?

15 Las personas inteligentes están siempre dispuestas a aprender;
tienen los oídos abiertos al conocimiento.

16 Ofrecer un regalo puede abrir puertas;
¡es una vía de acceso a la gente importante!

17 El primero que habla en la corte parece tener la razón,
hasta que comienza el interrogatorio.

18 Tirar una moneda
puede acabar con la disputa;
resuelve los desacuerdos entre grandes oponentes.

19 Un amigo ofendido es más difícil de recuperar que una ciudad fortificada.
Las disputas separan a los amigos como un portón cerrado con rejas.

20 Las palabras sabias satisfacen igual que una buena comida;
las palabras acertadas traen satisfacción.

21 La lengua puede traer vida o muerte;
los que hablan mucho cosecharán las consecuencias.

22 El hombre que halla esposa encuentra un tesoro,
y recibe el favor del Señor
.

23 El pobre ruega misericordia;
el rico responde con insultos.

24 Hay quienes parecen amigos pero se destruyen unos a otros;
el amigo verdadero se mantiene más leal que un hermano.

Proverbios 18 Commentary

Chapter 18

Verse 1 If we would get knowledge and grace, we must try all methods of improving ourselves. Verse 2 . Those make nothing to purpose, of learning or religion, whose only design is to have something to make a show with. Verse 3 . As soon as sin entered, shame followed. Verse 4 . The well-spring of wisdom in the heart of a believer, continually supplies words of wisdom. Verse 5 . The merits of a cause ( proverbs 18:6-7 ) do to themselves by their ungoverned tongues! Verse 8 . How base are those that sow contention! and what fatal effects may be expected from small beginnings of jealousy! Verse 9 . Omissions of duty, and in duty, are fatal to the soul, as well as commissions ( proverbs 18:10-11 ) Lord Jesus Christ, forms a strong tower for the believer, who relies on the Lord. How deceitful the defence of the rich man, who has his portion and treasure in this world! It is a strong city and a high wall only in his own conceit; for it will fail when most in need. They will be exposed to the just wrath of that Judge whom they despised as a Saviour. Verse 12 . After the heart has been lifted up with pride, a fall comes. But honour shall be the reward of humility. Verse 13 . Eagerness, with self-conceit, will expose to shame. Verse 14 . Firmness of mind supports under many pains and trials. But when the conscience is tortured with remorse, no human fortitude can bear the misery; what then will hell be? Verse 15 . We must get knowledge, not only into our heads, but into our hearts. Verse 16 . Blessed be the Lord, who makes us welcome to come to his throne, without money and without price. May his gifts make room for him in our souls. Verse 17 . It is well to listen to our enemies, that we may form a better judgment of ourselves. Verse 18 . It was customary sometimes to refer matters to God, by casting lots, with solemn prayer. The profaning the lot, by using it in matters of diversion, or coveting what belongs to others, forms an objection to this now. Verse 19 . Great care must be taken to prevent quarrels among relations and those under obligations to each other. Wisdom and grace make it easy to forgive; but corruption makes it difficult. Verse 20 . The belly is here put for the heart, as elsewhere; and what that is filled with, our satisfaction will be accordingly, and our inward peace. Verse 21 . Many a one has caused his own death, or the death of others, by a false or injurious tongue. Verse 22 . A good wife is a great blessing to a man, and it is a token of Divine favour. Verse 23 . Poverty tells men they must not order or demand. And at the throne of God's grace we are all poor, and must use entreaties. Verse 24 . Christ Jesus never will forsake those who trust in and love him. May we be such friends to others, for our Master's sake. Having loved his own, which were in the world, he loved them unto the end; and we are his friends if we do whatever he commands us, ( John 15:14 ) .