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Proverbs 22
Authorized (King James) Version
Proverbs 22
Authorized (King James) Version
22 A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches,
and loving favour rather than silver and gold.
2 The rich and poor meet together:
the Lord is the maker of them all.
3 A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself:
but the simple pass on, and are punished.
4 By humility and the fear of the Lord
are riches, and honour, and life.
5 Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward:
he that doth keep his soul shall be far from them.
6 Train up a child in the way he should go:
and when he is old, he will not depart from it.
7 The rich ruleth over the poor,
and the borrower is servant to the lender.
8 He that soweth iniquity shall reap vanity:
and the rod of his anger shall fail.
9 He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed;
for he giveth of his bread to the poor.
10 Cast out the scorner, and contention shall go out;
yea, strife and reproach shall cease.
11 He that loveth pureness of heart,
for the grace of his lips the king shall be his friend.
12 The eyes of the Lord preserve knowledge,
and he overthroweth the words of the transgressor.
13 The slothful man saith, There is a lion without,
I shall be slain in the streets.
14 The mouth of strange women is a deep pit:
he that is abhorred of the Lord shall fall therein.
15 Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child;
but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.
16 He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches,
and he that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want.
17 Bow down thine ear, and hear the words of the wise,
and apply thine heart unto my knowledge.
18 For it is a pleasant thing if thou keep them within thee;
they shall withal be fitted in thy lips.
19 That thy trust may be in the Lord,
I have made known to thee this day, even to thee.
20 Have not I written to thee excellent things
in counsels and knowledge,
21 that I might make thee know the certainty of the words of truth;
that thou mightest answer the words of truth to them that send unto thee?
22 Rob not the poor, because he is poor:
neither oppress the afflicted in the gate:
23 for the Lord will plead their cause,
and spoil the soul of those that spoiled them.
24 Make no friendship with an angry man;
and with a furious man thou shalt not go:
25 lest thou learn his ways,
and get a snare to thy soul.
26 Be not thou one of them that strike hands,
or of them that are sureties for debts.
27 If thou hast nothing to pay,
why should he take away thy bed from under thee?
28 Remove not the ancient landmark,
which thy fathers have set.
29 Seest thou a man diligent in his business?
he shall stand before kings;
he shall not stand before mean men.
Proverbs 22
Modern English Version
Proverbs 22
Modern English Version
22 A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches,
and loving favor rather than silver and gold.
2 The rich and poor have this in common,
the Lord is the maker of them all.
3 A prudent man foresees the evil and hides himself,
but the simple pass on and are punished.
4 By humility and the fear of the Lord
are riches, and honor, and life.
5 Thorns and snares are in the way of the perverse;
he who guards his soul will be far from them.
6 Train up a child in the way he should go,
and when he is old he will not depart from it.
7 The rich rules over the poor,
and the borrower is servant to the lender.
8 He who sows iniquity will reap vanity,
and the rod of his anger will fail.
9 He who has a bountiful eye will be blessed,
for he gives of his bread to the poor.
10 Cast out the scorner, and contention will go out;
yes, strife and reproach will cease.
11 He who loves pureness of heart, for the grace of his lips
the king will be his friend.
12 The eyes of the Lord preserve knowledge,
and He overthrows the words of the transgressor.
13 The slothful man says, “There is a lion without!
I will be slain in the streets!”
14 The mouth of an immoral woman is a deep pit;
he who is detested by the Lord will fall therein.
15 Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child,
but the rod of correction will drive it far from him.
16 He who oppresses the poor to increase his riches,
and he who gives to the rich, will surely come to want.
Thirty Sayings of the Wise
Saying One
17 Incline your ear and hear the words of the wise,
and apply your heart to my knowledge;
18 for it is a pleasant thing if you keep them within you;
they will readily be fitted in your lips.
19 That your trust may be in the Lord,
I have made known to you this day, even to you.
20 Have I not written to you excellent things
in counsels and knowledge,
21 that I might make you know the certainty of the words of truth,
that you might answer the words of truth
to those who send to you?
Saying Two
22 Do not rob the poor because he is poor,
neither oppress the afflicted in the gate;
23 for the Lord will plead their cause,
and spoil the soul of those who spoiled them.
Saying Three
24 Make no friendship with an angry man,
and with a furious man you will not go,
25 lest you learn his ways
and get a snare to your soul.
Saying Four
26 Do not be one of those who shakes hands in a pledge,
or of those who use securities for debts;
27 if you have nothing to pay,
why should he take away your bed from under you?
Saying Five
28 Do not remove the ancient landmark
which your fathers have set.
Saying Six
29 Do you see a man diligent in his business?
He will stand before kings;
he will not stand before obscure men.
Proverbs 22
New King James Version
Proverbs 22
New King James Version
The Value of a Good Name
22 A (A)good name is to be chosen rather than great riches,
Loving favor rather than silver and gold.
3 A prudent man foresees evil and hides himself,
But the simple pass on and are (D)punished.
4 By humility and the fear of the Lord
Are riches and honor and life.
5 Thorns and snares are in the way of the perverse;
He who guards his soul will be far from them.
7 The (F)rich rules over the poor,
And the borrower is servant to the lender.
10 (J)Cast out the scoffer, and contention will leave;
Yes, strife and reproach will cease.
11 (K)He who loves purity of heart
And has grace on his lips,
The king will be his friend.
12 The eyes of the Lord preserve knowledge,
But He overthrows the words of the faithless.
13 (L)The lazy man says, “There is a lion outside!
I shall be slain in the streets!”
14 (M)The mouth of an immoral woman is a deep pit;
(N)He who is abhorred by the Lord will fall there.
15 Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child;
(O)The rod of correction will drive it far from him.
16 He who oppresses the poor to increase his riches,
And he who gives to the rich, will surely come to poverty.
Sayings of the Wise
17 Incline your ear and hear the words of the wise,
And apply your heart to my knowledge;
18 For it is a pleasant thing if you keep them within you;
Let them all be fixed upon your lips,
19 So that your trust may be in the Lord;
I have instructed you today, even you.
20 Have I not written to you excellent things
Of counsels and knowledge,
21 (P)That I may make you know the certainty of the words of truth,
(Q)That you may answer words of truth
To those who [d]send to you?
22 Do not rob the (R)poor because he is poor,
Nor oppress the afflicted at the gate;
23 (S)For the Lord will plead their cause,
And plunder the soul of those who plunder them.
24 Make no friendship with an angry man,
And with a (T)furious man do not go,
25 Lest you learn his ways
And set a snare for your soul.
26 (U)Do not be one of those who [e]shakes hands in a pledge,
One of those who is [f]surety for debts;
27 If you have nothing with which to pay,
Why should he take away your bed from under you?
29 Do you see a man who [h]excels in his work?
He will stand before kings;
He will not stand before [i]unknown men.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 22:6 Even
- Proverbs 22:8 trouble
- Proverbs 22:9 Lit. good
- Proverbs 22:21 Or send you
- Proverbs 22:26 Lit. strikes
- Proverbs 22:26 guaranty
- Proverbs 22:28 boundary
- Proverbs 22:29 is prompt in his business
- Proverbs 22:29 obscure
Proverbios 22
Reina-Valera 1960
Proverbios 22
Reina-Valera 1960
22 De más estima es el buen nombre que las muchas riquezas,
Y la buena fama más que la plata y el oro.
2 El rico y el pobre se encuentran;
A ambos los hizo Jehová.
3 El avisado ve el mal y se esconde;
Mas los simples pasan y reciben el daño.
4 Riquezas, honra y vida
Son la remuneración de la humildad y del temor de Jehová.
5 Espinos y lazos hay en el camino del perverso;
El que guarda su alma se alejará de ellos.
6 Instruye al niño en su camino,
Y aun cuando fuere viejo no se apartará de él.
7 El rico se enseñorea de los pobres,
Y el que toma prestado es siervo del que presta.
8 El que sembrare iniquidad, iniquidad segará,
Y la vara de su insolencia se quebrará.
9 El ojo misericordioso será bendito,
Porque dio de su pan al indigente.
10 Echa fuera al escarnecedor, y saldrá la contienda,
Y cesará el pleito y la afrenta.
11 El que ama la limpieza de corazón,
Por la gracia de sus labios tendrá la amistad del rey.
12 Los ojos de Jehová velan por la ciencia;
Mas él trastorna las cosas de los prevaricadores.
13 Dice el perezoso: El león está fuera;
Seré muerto en la calle.
14 Fosa profunda es la boca de la mujer extraña;
Aquel contra el cual Jehová estuviere airado caerá en ella.
15 La necedad está ligada en el corazón del muchacho;
Mas la vara de la corrección la alejará de él.
16 El que oprime al pobre para aumentar sus ganancias,
O que da al rico, ciertamente se empobrecerá.
Preceptos y amonestaciones
17 Inclina tu oído y oye las palabras de los sabios,
Y aplica tu corazón a mi sabiduría;
18 Porque es cosa deliciosa, si las guardares dentro de ti;
Si juntamente se afirmaren sobre tus labios.
19 Para que tu confianza sea en Jehová,
Te las he hecho saber hoy a ti también.
20 ¿No te he escrito tres veces
En consejos y en ciencia,
21 Para hacerte saber la certidumbre de las palabras de verdad,
A fin de que vuelvas a llevar palabras de verdad a los que te enviaron?
22 No robes al pobre, porque es pobre,
Ni quebrantes en la puerta al afligido;
23 Porque Jehová juzgará la causa de ellos,
Y despojará el alma de aquellos que los despojaren.
24 No te entremetas con el iracundo,
Ni te acompañes con el hombre de enojos,
25 No sea que aprendas sus maneras,
Y tomes lazo para tu alma.
26 No seas de aquellos que se comprometen,
Ni de los que salen por fiadores de deudas.
27 Si no tuvieres para pagar,
¿Por qué han de quitar tu cama de debajo de ti?
28 No traspases los linderos antiguos
Que pusieron tus padres.
29 ¿Has visto hombre solícito en su trabajo? Delante de los reyes estará;
No estará delante de los de baja condición.
Authorized (King James) Version (AKJV)
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Modern English Version (MEV)
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New King James Version (NKJV) 
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Reina-Valera 1960 (RVR1960) 
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