Each day, life confronts us with many decisions. The book of Proverbs is a compass that helps us navigate the murky waters of life. It provides wisdom, instructions for living, and guidance for achieving strong character. Proverbs tells us how to succeed in any situation by remaining calm-headed in a crisis, patient when pressed, gentle when challenged, and firm when confronted with temptation.…
1Los proverbios de Salomón, hijo de David, rey de Israel.
2Para entender sabiduría y doctrina, Para conocer razones prudentes,
3Para recibir el consejo de prudencia, Justicia, juicio y equidad;
4Para dar sagacidad a los simples, Y a los jóvenes inteligencia y cordura.
5Oirá el sabio, y aumentará el saber, Y el entendido adquirirá consejo,
6Para entender proverbio y declaración, Palabras de sabios, y sus dichos profundos.
7El principio de la sabiduría es el temor de Jehová; Los insensatos desprecian la sabiduría y la enseñanza.
8Oye, hijo mío, la instrucción de tu padre, Y no desprecies la dirección de tu madre;
9Porque adorno de gracia serán a tu cabeza, Y collares a tu cuello.
10Hijo mío, si los pecadores te quisieren engañar, No consientas.
11Si dijeren: Ven con nosotros; Pongamos asechanzas para derramar sangre, Acechemos sin motivo al inocente;
12Los tragaremos vivos como el Seol, Y enteros, como los que caen en un abismo;
13Hallaremos riquezas de toda clase, Llenaremos nuestras casas de despojos;
14Echa tu suerte entre nosotros; Tengamos todos una bolsa.
15Hijo mío, no andes en camino con ellos. Aparta tu pie de sus veredas,
16Porque sus pies corren hacia el mal, Y van presurosos a derramar sangre.
17Porque en vano se tenderá la red Ante los ojos de toda ave;
18Pero ellos a su propia sangre ponen asechanzas, Y a sus almas tienden lazo.
19Tales son las sendas de todo el que es dado a la codicia, La cual quita la vida de sus poseedores.
20La sabiduría clama en las calles, Alza su voz en las plazas;
21Clama en los principales lugares de reunión; En las entradas de las puertas de la ciudad dice sus razones.
22¿Hasta cuándo, oh simples, amaréis la simpleza, Y los burladores desearán el burlar, Y los insensatos aborrecerán la ciencia?
23Volveos a mi reprensión; He aquí yo derramaré mi espíritu sobre vosotros, Y os haré saber mis palabras.
24Por cuanto llamé, y no quisisteis oír, Extendí mi mano, y no hubo quien atendiese,
25Sino que desechasteis todo consejo mío Y mi reprensión no quisisteis,
26También yo me reiré en vuestra calamidad, Y me burlaré cuando os viniere lo que teméis;
27Cuando viniere como una destrucción lo que teméis, Y vuestra calamidad llegare como un torbellino; Cuando sobre vosotros viniere tribulación y angustia.
28Entonces me llamarán, y no responderé; Me buscarán de mañana, y no me hallarán.
29Por cuanto aborrecieron la sabiduría, Y no escogieron el temor de Jehová,
30Ni quisieron mi consejo, Y menospreciaron toda reprensión mía,
31Comerán del fruto de su camino, Y serán hastiados de sus propios consejos.
32Porque el desvío de los ignorantes los matará, Y la prosperidad de los necios los echará a perder;
33Mas el que me oyere, habitará confiadamente Y vivirá tranquilo, sin temor del mal.
TYNDALE OPEN STUDY NOTES
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Versículo 1
I. 1:1 Solomon is the foremost authority on Israelite wisdom (see 1 Kgs 3:1-28; 4:32). Many proverbs…
1:1 Solomon is the foremost authority on Israelite wisdom (see 1 Kgs 3:1-28; 4:32). Many proverbs are ascribed to Solomon, but he did not write all of them (see Prov 22:17; 24:23; 25:1; 30:1; 31:1).
II
Versículo 2
II. 1:2-7 This prologue explains the purpose of the book and identifies the different readers to whom…
1:2-7 This prologue explains the purpose of the book and identifies the different readers to whom it is addressed.
1:2-3 Wisdom is practical knowledge that involves ethical choices. Words such as right, just, and fair are associated with biblical wisdom. Gaining wisdom involves discipline, an active, intentional training of energy toward wisdom and away from folly. The book of Proverbs encourages us to resist our natural sinful tendencies toward wrong behavior.
III
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III. 1:4 The simple are like empty containers. Wisdom and folly compete to fill their minds and hearts…
1:4 The simple are like empty containers. Wisdom and folly compete to fill their minds and hearts (see 9:1-18).
IV
Versículo 6
IV. 1:6 Proverbs help the wise person to understand riddles. Here the Hebrew word (khidoth) indicates…
1:6 Proverbs help the wise person to understand riddles. Here the Hebrew word (khidoth) indicates enigmas or paradoxes—difficult sayings that require interpretation (cp. Judg 14:14).
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Versículo 7
V. 1:7 Fear of the Lord recognizes total dependence on God for everything, including knowledge and w…
1:7 Fear of the Lord recognizes total dependence on God for everything, including knowledge and wisdom (9:10). It is not just a mental attitude but involves service, love, and obeying God’s laws (see Deut 10:12-13). Fear of the Lord is the basis of all knowledge. How can we understand life without knowing the most fundamental truth about it—that it is God’s creation?
VI
Versículo 8
VI. 1:8–9:18 My child (Literally My son): Like other wisdom literature of the ancient Near East, much…
1:8–9:18 My child (Literally My son): Like other wisdom literature of the ancient Near East, much of chs 1–9 is a father’s (and occasionally, a mother’s) instruction to a son. Because the son is being trained to follow in his father’s profession, much of the teaching concerns the son’s occupation. The NLT usually translates the term as child, since the lessons are applicable to both sons and daughters.
1:8-19 There are two paths (1:15) in the book of Proverbs: a wise, just way and a foolish, evil way. The parents represent the wise way and encourage their child to follow it.
VII
Versículo 9
VII. 1:9 crown you . . . chain of honor: Ornaments often represent wisdom and its rewards (see also 3:…
1:9 crown you . . . chain of honor: Ornaments often represent wisdom and its rewards (see also 3:22; 4:9). This imagery inspires readers to pursue wisdom with diligence.
VIII
Versículo 10
VIII. 1:10-19 The father warns his child not to join a gang of sinners in their plan to pounce on the i…
1:10-19 The father warns his child not to join a gang of sinners in their plan to pounce on the innocent, for their evil actions will rebound on themselves (see 28:10; Pss 9:15; 35:8). The evil way is a path of violence and robbery.
IX
Versículo 12
IX. 1:12 like the grave: Hebrew like Sheol. In the Old Testament, Sheol is the abode of the dead. It …
1:12 like the grave: Hebrew like Sheol. In the Old Testament, Sheol is the abode of the dead. It is not necessarily associated with punishment.
X
Versículo 17
X. 1:17-19 Birds will not go into an obvious trap, but greedy people will. By resorting to violence …
1:17-19 Birds will not go into an obvious trap, but greedy people will. By resorting to violence and robbery, they will be violently robbed of life. They might be killed in the attempt or executed when caught. Even if sinners prosper until the end of their lives, they will find judgment in death, while the righteous will be in God’s presence (see Ps 1).
XI
Versículo 20
XI. 1:20-33 The author personifies wisdom as a woman (the Hebrew noun translated wisdom, khokmah, is …
1:20-33 The author personifies wisdom as a woman (the Hebrew noun translated wisdom, khokmah, is grammatically feminine) and encourages his son to embrace her (see 3:18; 8:1–9:6).
XII
Versículo 22
XII. 1:22 Three main words in Proverbs describe those who lack God’s wisdom. Simpletons (Hebrew pethim…
1:22 Three main words in Proverbs describe those who lack God’s wisdom. Simpletons (Hebrew pethim) have not hardened themselves against God’s wisdom and are most open to correction (see 1:4). Fools (Hebrew kesilim) have heard God’s wisdom but resist it. Mockers (Hebrew latsonim) not only resist wisdom but even ridicule it.
XIII
Versículo 23
XIII. 1:23 Wisdom invites all three groups (1:22) to come so she can make them wise. An intimate relati…
1:23 Wisdom invites all three groups (1:22) to come so she can make them wise. An intimate relationship with Wisdom means entering an intimate relationship with God, the foundation of true knowledge (1:7; see Job 28).
XIV
Versículo 24
XIV. 1:24-27 You ignored my advice—i.e., the call of God himself (see Ps 14). God calls to us through …
1:24-27 You ignored my advice—i.e., the call of God himself (see Ps 14). God calls to us through creation (Ps 8; Rom 1:18-20) and Scripture (2 Tim 3:16-17; 2 Pet 1:20-21).
XV
Versículo 28
XV. 1:28 I will not answer: If a person has not sought wisdom before calamity strikes, it is often to…
1:28 I will not answer: If a person has not sought wisdom before calamity strikes, it is often too late to learn.
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Versículo 29
16. 1:29-30 they hated knowledge: There is no middle ground in the language of Proverbs. One either l…
1:29-30 they hated knowledge: There is no middle ground in the language of Proverbs. One either loves and embraces Wisdom or hates and rejects her.
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Versículo 31
17. 1:31 Evil people suffer the consequences of their own actions (see 1:15-19); God will ensure that…
1:31 Evil people suffer the consequences of their own actions (see 1:15-19); God will ensure that sinners receive their proper punishment (see Matt 25:44-46; Heb 10:29; 2 Pet 2:9).
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Versículo 33
18. 1:33 Truly wise people are untroubled by fear. They know that God is in control, and wisdom guide…
1:33 Truly wise people are untroubled by fear. They know that God is in control, and wisdom guides them in dealing with every situation.
Antiguo Testamento
Proverbs — Capítulo 1
Each day, life confronts us with many decisions. The book of Proverbs is a compass that helps us navigate the murky waters of life. It provides wisdom, instructions for living, and guidance for achieving strong character. Proverbs tells us how to succeed in any situation by remaining calm-headed in a crisis, patient when pressed, gentle when challenged, and firm when confronted with temptation.…
Texto — Reina-Valera 1960
1Los proverbios de Salomón, hijo de David, rey de Israel.
2Para entender sabiduría y doctrina, Para conocer razones prudentes,
3Para recibir el consejo de prudencia, Justicia, juicio y equidad;
4Para dar sagacidad a los simples, Y a los jóvenes inteligencia y cordura.
5Oirá el sabio, y aumentará el saber, Y el entendido adquirirá consejo,
6Para entender proverbio y declaración, Palabras de sabios, y sus dichos profundos.
7El principio de la sabiduría es el temor de Jehová; Los insensatos desprecian la sabiduría y la enseñanza.
8Oye, hijo mío, la instrucción de tu padre, Y no desprecies la dirección de tu madre;
9Porque adorno de gracia serán a tu cabeza, Y collares a tu cuello.
10Hijo mío, si los pecadores te quisieren engañar, No consientas.
11Si dijeren: Ven con nosotros; Pongamos asechanzas para derramar sangre, Acechemos sin motivo al inocente;
12Los tragaremos vivos como el Seol, Y enteros, como los que caen en un abismo;
13Hallaremos riquezas de toda clase, Llenaremos nuestras casas de despojos;
14Echa tu suerte entre nosotros; Tengamos todos una bolsa.
15Hijo mío, no andes en camino con ellos. Aparta tu pie de sus veredas,
16Porque sus pies corren hacia el mal, Y van presurosos a derramar sangre.
17Porque en vano se tenderá la red Ante los ojos de toda ave;
18Pero ellos a su propia sangre ponen asechanzas, Y a sus almas tienden lazo.
19Tales son las sendas de todo el que es dado a la codicia, La cual quita la vida de sus poseedores.
20La sabiduría clama en las calles, Alza su voz en las plazas;
21Clama en los principales lugares de reunión; En las entradas de las puertas de la ciudad dice sus razones.
22¿Hasta cuándo, oh simples, amaréis la simpleza, Y los burladores desearán el burlar, Y los insensatos aborrecerán la ciencia?
23Volveos a mi reprensión; He aquí yo derramaré mi espíritu sobre vosotros, Y os haré saber mis palabras.
24Por cuanto llamé, y no quisisteis oír, Extendí mi mano, y no hubo quien atendiese,
25Sino que desechasteis todo consejo mío Y mi reprensión no quisisteis,
26También yo me reiré en vuestra calamidad, Y me burlaré cuando os viniere lo que teméis;
27Cuando viniere como una destrucción lo que teméis, Y vuestra calamidad llegare como un torbellino; Cuando sobre vosotros viniere tribulación y angustia.
28Entonces me llamarán, y no responderé; Me buscarán de mañana, y no me hallarán.
29Por cuanto aborrecieron la sabiduría, Y no escogieron el temor de Jehová,
30Ni quisieron mi consejo, Y menospreciaron toda reprensión mía,
31Comerán del fruto de su camino, Y serán hastiados de sus propios consejos.
32Porque el desvío de los ignorantes los matará, Y la prosperidad de los necios los echará a perder;
33Mas el que me oyere, habitará confiadamente Y vivirá tranquilo, sin temor del mal.
TYNDALE OPEN STUDY NOTES
Versículo 1
I. 1:1 Solomon is the foremost authority on Israelite wisdom (see 1 Kgs 3:1-28; 4:32). Many proverbs…
Versículo 2
II. 1:2-7 This prologue explains the purpose of the book and identifies the different readers to whom…
Versículo 4
III. 1:4 The simple are like empty containers. Wisdom and folly compete to fill their minds and hearts…
Versículo 6
IV. 1:6 Proverbs help the wise person to understand riddles. Here the Hebrew word (khidoth) indicates…
Versículo 7
V. 1:7 Fear of the Lord recognizes total dependence on God for everything, including knowledge and w…
Versículo 8
VI. 1:8–9:18 My child (Literally My son): Like other wisdom literature of the ancient Near East, much…
Versículo 9
VII. 1:9 crown you . . . chain of honor: Ornaments often represent wisdom and its rewards (see also 3:…
Versículo 10
VIII. 1:10-19 The father warns his child not to join a gang of sinners in their plan to pounce on the i…
Versículo 12
IX. 1:12 like the grave: Hebrew like Sheol. In the Old Testament, Sheol is the abode of the dead. It …
Versículo 17
X. 1:17-19 Birds will not go into an obvious trap, but greedy people will. By resorting to violence …
Versículo 20
XI. 1:20-33 The author personifies wisdom as a woman (the Hebrew noun translated wisdom, khokmah, is …
Versículo 22
XII. 1:22 Three main words in Proverbs describe those who lack God’s wisdom. Simpletons (Hebrew pethim…
Versículo 23
XIII. 1:23 Wisdom invites all three groups (1:22) to come so she can make them wise. An intimate relati…
Versículo 24
XIV. 1:24-27 You ignored my advice—i.e., the call of God himself (see Ps 14). God calls to us through …
Versículo 28
XV. 1:28 I will not answer: If a person has not sought wisdom before calamity strikes, it is often to…
Versículo 29
16. 1:29-30 they hated knowledge: There is no middle ground in the language of Proverbs. One either l…
Versículo 31
17. 1:31 Evil people suffer the consequences of their own actions (see 1:15-19); God will ensure that…
Versículo 33
18. 1:33 Truly wise people are untroubled by fear. They know that God is in control, and wisdom guide…