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Proverbs — Capítulo 11

(Pro. 11:1-31) (Compare Margin). The Hebrews used stones for weights. just--complete in measure.

Versión

Texto — Reina-Valera 1960

1El peso falso es abominación a Jehová; Mas la pesa cabal le agrada.

2Cuando viene la soberbia, viene también la deshonra; Mas con los humildes está la sabiduría.

3La integridad de los rectos los encaminará; Pero destruirá a los pecadores la perversidad de ellos.

4No aprovecharán las riquezas en el día de la ira; Mas la justicia librará de muerte.

5La justicia del perfecto enderezará su camino; Mas el impío por su impiedad caerá.

6La justicia de los rectos los librará; Mas los pecadores serán atrapados en su pecado.

7Cuando muere el hombre impío, perece su esperanza; Y la expectación de los malos perecerá.

8El justo es librado de la tribulación; Mas el impío entra en lugar suyo.

9El hipócrita con la boca daña a su prójimo; Mas los justos son librados con la sabiduría.

10En el bien de los justos la ciudad se alegra; Mas cuando los impíos perecen hay fiesta.

11Por la bendición de los rectos la ciudad será engrandecida; Mas por la boca de los impíos será trastornada.

12El que carece de entendimiento menosprecia a su prójimo; Mas el hombre prudente calla.

13El que anda en chismes descubre el secreto; Mas el de espíritu fiel lo guarda todo.

14Donde no hay dirección sabia, caerá el pueblo; Mas en la multitud de consejeros hay seguridad.

15Con ansiedad será afligido el que sale por fiador de un extraño; Mas el que aborreciere las fianzas vivirá seguro.

16La mujer agraciada tendrá honra, Y los fuertes tendrán riquezas.

17A su alma hace bien el hombre misericordioso; Mas el cruel se atormenta a sí mismo.

18El impío hace obra falsa; Mas el que siembra justicia tendrá galardón firme.

19Como la justicia conduce a la vida, Así el que sigue el mal lo hace para su muerte.

20Abominación son a Jehová los perversos de corazón; Mas los perfectos de camino le son agradables.

21Tarde o temprano, el malo será castigado; Mas la descendencia de los justos será librada.

22Como zarcillo de oro en el hocico de un cerdo Es la mujer hermosa y apartada de razón.

23El deseo de los justos es solamente el bien; Mas la esperanza de los impíos es el enojo.

24Hay quienes reparten, y les es añadido más; Y hay quienes retienen más de lo que es justo, pero vienen a pobreza.

25El alma generosa será prosperada; Y el que saciare, él también será saciado.

26Al que acapara el grano, el pueblo lo maldecirá; Pero bendición será sobre la cabeza del que lo vende.

27El que procura el bien buscará favor; Mas al que busca el mal, este le vendrá.

28El que confía en sus riquezas caerá; Mas los justos reverdecerán como ramas.

29El que turba su casa heredará viento; Y el necio será siervo del sabio de corazón.

30El fruto del justo es árbol de vida; Y el que gana almas es sabio.

31Ciertamente el justo será recompensado en la tierra; ¡Cuánto más el impío y el pecador!

JAMIESON-FAUSSET-BROWN BIBLE COMMENTARY

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I. Self-conceit is unteachable; the humble grow wise (compare Pro 16:18; Pro 18:12).

Self-conceit is unteachable; the humble grow wise (compare Pro 16:18; Pro 18:12).

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II. guide--to lead, as a shepherd (Pro 6:7; Psa 78:52).

guide--to lead, as a shepherd (Pro 6:7; Psa 78:52). perverseness--ill-nature. destroy--with violence.

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III. (Compare Pro 10:2).

(Compare Pro 10:2). wrath--that is, of God.

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IV. direct--or, "make plain"; wicked ways are not plain (Pro 13:17).

direct--or, "make plain"; wicked ways are not plain (Pro 13:17).

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V. deliver them--that is, from evil, which the wicked suffer by their own doings (Pro 5:22; Psa 9:16).

deliver them--that is, from evil, which the wicked suffer by their own doings (Pro 5:22; Psa 9:16).

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VI. expectation . . . perish--for death cuts short all his plans (Luk 16:25).

expectation . . . perish--for death cuts short all his plans (Luk 16:25). hope of unjust--better, "hope of wealth," or "power" (compare Isa 40:29, Hebrew). This gives an advance on the sentiment of the first clause. Even hopes of gain die with him.

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VII. Perhaps the trouble prepared by the wicked, and which he inherits (compare Pro 11:6).

Perhaps the trouble prepared by the wicked, and which he inherits (compare Pro 11:6).

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VIII. (Compare Psa 35:16; Dan 11:32). The just is saved by superior discernment.

(Compare Psa 35:16; Dan 11:32). The just is saved by superior discernment.

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IX. The last may be a reason for the first. Together, they set forth the relative moral worth of good…

The last may be a reason for the first. Together, they set forth the relative moral worth of good and bad men.

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X. By the blessing--implying active benevolence.

By the blessing--implying active benevolence.

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XI. despiseth--or, "reviles," a course contrasted with the prudent silence of the wise.

despiseth--or, "reviles," a course contrasted with the prudent silence of the wise. holdeth his peace--as if neither hearing nor telling.

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XII. tale-bearer--(Compare Margin), one trading as a peddler in scandal, whose propensity to talk lead…

tale-bearer--(Compare Margin), one trading as a peddler in scandal, whose propensity to talk leads him to betray confidence.

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XIII. counsel--the art of governing (Pro 1:5).

counsel--the art of governing (Pro 1:5). counsellors--literally, "one giving counsel"; the participle used as a collective.

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XIV. (Compare Pro 6:1).

(Compare Pro 6:1). suretiship--(Compare Margin), the actors put for the action, which may be lawfully hated.

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XV. retaineth--or literally, "lay hold of as a support." Honor is to a feeble woman thus as valuable …

retaineth--or literally, "lay hold of as a support." Honor is to a feeble woman thus as valuable as riches to men.

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16. merciful--kind to others; opposed to cruel. Such benefit themselves by doing good to others (comp…

merciful--kind to others; opposed to cruel. Such benefit themselves by doing good to others (compare Pro 24:5), while the cruel injure themselves as well as others. flesh--that is, his body, by penuriousness (Col 2:23).

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17. a deceitful work--or, "wages," which fail to satisfy, or flee away (Pro 10:2; Pro 23:5).

a deceitful work--or, "wages," which fail to satisfy, or flee away (Pro 10:2; Pro 23:5). sure reward--or, "gain," as from trading (Hos 10:12; Gal 6:8-9).

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18. Inference from Pro 11:18 (compare Pro 11:5-6; Pro 10:16).

Inference from Pro 11:18 (compare Pro 11:5-6; Pro 10:16).

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19. (Compare Pro 11:5).

(Compare Pro 11:5). froward--as in Pro 2:15, opposed to the simplicity and purity of the upright. in their way--or, "conduct."

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20. The combined power of the wicked cannot free them from just punishment, while the unaided childre…

The combined power of the wicked cannot free them from just punishment, while the unaided children of the righteous find deliverance by reason of their pious relationship (Psa 37:25-26).

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21. Jewels were often suspended from the nose (Gen 24:47; Isa 3:21). Thus adorned, a hog disgusts les…

Jewels were often suspended from the nose (Gen 24:47; Isa 3:21). Thus adorned, a hog disgusts less than a fair and indiscreet woman.

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22. (Compare Pro 10:28).

(Compare Pro 10:28). wrath--is that of God.

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23. The scope of the whole is a comment on Pro 11:23. Thus liberality, by God's blessing, secures inc…

The scope of the whole is a comment on Pro 11:23. Thus liberality, by God's blessing, secures increase, while penuriousness, instead of expected gain, procures poverty.

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24. liberal soul--(Compare Margin).

liberal soul--(Compare Margin). made fat--prospers (Pro 28:25; Deu 32:15; Luk 6:38). watereth . . . watered--a common figure for blessing.

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25. Another example of the truth of Pro 11:23; the miser loses reputation, though he saves corn.

Another example of the truth of Pro 11:23; the miser loses reputation, though he saves corn. selleth it--that is, at a fair price.

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26. good [and] mischief--that is, of others.

good [and] mischief--that is, of others. procureth . . . seeketh--implying success.

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27. (Compare Pro 10:15; Psa 49:6; Ti1 6:17).

(Compare Pro 10:15; Psa 49:6; Ti1 6:17). righteous . . . branch-- (Psa 1:3; Jer 17:8).

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28. troubleth--as Pro 15:27 explains, by greediness for gain (compare Pro 11:17).

troubleth--as Pro 15:27 explains, by greediness for gain (compare Pro 11:17). inherit . . . wind--Even successful, his gains are of no real value. So the fool, thus acting, either comes to poverty, or heaps up for others.

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29. a tree of life--Blessings to others proceed from the works of the righteous (Pro 3:18).

a tree of life--Blessings to others proceed from the works of the righteous (Pro 3:18). winneth souls--(Compare Margin) to do them good as opposed to Pro 6:25; Eze 13:18 (compare Luk 5:10).

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30. Behold--Thus calling attention to the illustrations (compare Pro 11:23), the sentiment of which i…

Behold--Thus calling attention to the illustrations (compare Pro 11:23), the sentiment of which is confirmed even in time, not excluding future rewards and punishments. Next: Proverbs Chapter 12

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