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.…
1Hijo mío, si recibieres mis palabras, Y mis mandamientos guardares dentro de ti,
2Haciendo estar atento tu oído a la sabiduría; Si inclinares tu corazón a la prudencia,
3Si clamares a la inteligencia, Y a la prudencia dieres tu voz;
4Si como a la plata la buscares, Y la escudriñares como a tesoros,
5Entonces entenderás el temor de Jehová, Y hallarás el conocimiento de Dios.
6Porque Jehová da la sabiduría, Y de su boca viene el conocimiento y la inteligencia.
7Él provee de sana sabiduría a los rectos; Es escudo a los que caminan rectamente.
8Es el que guarda las veredas del juicio, Y preserva el camino de sus santos.
9Entonces entenderás justicia, juicio Y equidad, y todo buen camino.
10Cuando la sabiduría entrare en tu corazón, Y la ciencia fuere grata a tu alma,
11La discreción te guardará; Te preservará la inteligencia,
12Para librarte del mal camino, De los hombres que hablan perversidades,
13Que dejan los caminos derechos, Para andar por sendas tenebrosas;
14Que se alegran haciendo el mal, Que se huelgan en las perversidades del vicio;
15Cuyas veredas son torcidas, Y torcidos sus caminos.
16Serás librado de la mujer extraña, De la ajena que halaga con sus palabras,
17La cual abandona al compañero de su juventud, Y se olvida del pacto de su Dios.
18Por lo cual su casa está inclinada a la muerte, Y sus veredas hacia los muertos;
19Todos los que a ella se lleguen, no volverán, Ni seguirán otra vez los senderos de la vida.
20Así andarás por el camino de los buenos, Y seguirás las veredas de los justos;
21Porque los rectos habitarán la tierra, Y los perfectos permanecerán en ella,
22Mas los impíos serán cortados de la tierra, Y los prevaricadores serán de ella desarraigados.
TYNDALE OPEN STUDY NOTES
I
Versículo 1
I. 2:1-22 The father urges his son to seek wisdom. It will protect him from evil men and from the da…
2:1-22 The father urges his son to seek wisdom. It will protect him from evil men and from the dangers of promiscuous women. The son must seek wisdom, while understanding that it is a gift from God.
2:1 To treasure my commands means to give attention to them and obey them; they allow us to live to the fullest.
II
Versículo 2
II. 2:2-3 wisdom . . . insight . . . understanding: All three words point toward skills needed to nav…
2:2-3 wisdom . . . insight . . . understanding: All three words point toward skills needed to navigate life’s difficulties.
III
Versículo 4
III. 2:4 Searching for silver or hidden treasures would be undertaken with urgency, excitement, and an…
2:4 Searching for silver or hidden treasures would be undertaken with urgency, excitement, and anticipation of reward (cp. Matt 13:44; Luke 15:8-10).
IV
Versículo 5
IV. 2:5 The quest for true wisdom leads to God. Wisdom is impossible without fear of the Lord (1:7).
2:5 The quest for true wisdom leads to God. Wisdom is impossible without fear of the Lord (1:7).
V
Versículo 6
V. 2:6 The Lord grants wisdom to those who learn it from the Scriptures, which come from his mouth (…
2:6 The Lord grants wisdom to those who learn it from the Scriptures, which come from his mouth (2 Tim 3:16; 2 Pet 1:20-21). It is impossible to become wise through empirical observation alone.
VI
Versículo 7
VI. 2:7-8 Here, common sense is intuitive understanding built through listening to God’s words and ob…
2:7-8 Here, common sense is intuitive understanding built through listening to God’s words and observing his world. God is a shield who guards and protects those who live in relationship with him.
VII
Versículo 10
VII. 2:10 Wisdom will enter your heart, becoming an integral part of life. Rather than occasionally do…
2:10 Wisdom will enter your heart, becoming an integral part of life. Rather than occasionally doing wise things, the wise person consistently makes wise choices. • Knowledge brings joy because it helps people live successfully.
VIII
Versículo 12
VIII. 2:12-15 Wisdom discerns when words are twisted to represent what is wrong as being right. The rig…
2:12-15 Wisdom discerns when words are twisted to represent what is wrong as being right. The right way leads to life, the wrong way to death (1:10-19; 2:18-19; 5:5-6; 9:1-6, 13-18). • dark paths: In the New Testament, darkness represents the realm of evil, while light represents the realm of God’s goodness (Matt 4:16; 5:14-16; John 1:14; Rom 2:19).
IX
Versículo 16
IX. 2:16 Wisdom keeps a young man from an immoral woman, helping him to resist her flattering, seduct…
2:16 Wisdom keeps a young man from an immoral woman, helping him to resist her flattering, seductive words. Wisdom includes emotional maturity, restraint, and the ability to assess the purpose of someone’s speech.
X
Versículo 17
X. 2:17 By pursuing another man, an immoral woman has abandoned her husband. Her marriage covenant .…
2:17 By pursuing another man, an immoral woman has abandoned her husband. Her marriage covenant . . . before God included vows of faithfulness (cp. Mal 2:14-16).
XI
Versículo 18
XI. 2:18-19 leads . . . to the grave: Adultery betrays a fundamental covenant with one’s spouse and w…
2:18-19 leads . . . to the grave: Adultery betrays a fundamental covenant with one’s spouse and with God (see also Gen 39:2-9; Mal 2:14).
XII
Versículo 20
XII. 2:20-22 Those who make wise choices will live in the land; those who do not will be evicted. God …
2:20-22 Those who make wise choices will live in the land; those who do not will be evicted. God gave the land of Israel to his people, but they could only stay in it if they followed God’s commands (Deut 28:9-11, 64-68). Because they broke his law, they were expelled (in 586 BC; see 2 Kgs 25:1-30; 2 Chr 36:15-21).
Antiguo Testamento
Proverbs — Capítulo 2
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
1Hijo mío, si recibieres mis palabras, Y mis mandamientos guardares dentro de ti,
2Haciendo estar atento tu oído a la sabiduría; Si inclinares tu corazón a la prudencia,
3Si clamares a la inteligencia, Y a la prudencia dieres tu voz;
4Si como a la plata la buscares, Y la escudriñares como a tesoros,
5Entonces entenderás el temor de Jehová, Y hallarás el conocimiento de Dios.
6Porque Jehová da la sabiduría, Y de su boca viene el conocimiento y la inteligencia.
7Él provee de sana sabiduría a los rectos; Es escudo a los que caminan rectamente.
8Es el que guarda las veredas del juicio, Y preserva el camino de sus santos.
9Entonces entenderás justicia, juicio Y equidad, y todo buen camino.
10Cuando la sabiduría entrare en tu corazón, Y la ciencia fuere grata a tu alma,
11La discreción te guardará; Te preservará la inteligencia,
12Para librarte del mal camino, De los hombres que hablan perversidades,
13Que dejan los caminos derechos, Para andar por sendas tenebrosas;
14Que se alegran haciendo el mal, Que se huelgan en las perversidades del vicio;
15Cuyas veredas son torcidas, Y torcidos sus caminos.
16Serás librado de la mujer extraña, De la ajena que halaga con sus palabras,
17La cual abandona al compañero de su juventud, Y se olvida del pacto de su Dios.
18Por lo cual su casa está inclinada a la muerte, Y sus veredas hacia los muertos;
19Todos los que a ella se lleguen, no volverán, Ni seguirán otra vez los senderos de la vida.
20Así andarás por el camino de los buenos, Y seguirás las veredas de los justos;
21Porque los rectos habitarán la tierra, Y los perfectos permanecerán en ella,
22Mas los impíos serán cortados de la tierra, Y los prevaricadores serán de ella desarraigados.
TYNDALE OPEN STUDY NOTES
Versículo 1
I. 2:1-22 The father urges his son to seek wisdom. It will protect him from evil men and from the da…
Versículo 2
II. 2:2-3 wisdom . . . insight . . . understanding: All three words point toward skills needed to nav…
Versículo 4
III. 2:4 Searching for silver or hidden treasures would be undertaken with urgency, excitement, and an…
Versículo 5
IV. 2:5 The quest for true wisdom leads to God. Wisdom is impossible without fear of the Lord (1:7).
Versículo 6
V. 2:6 The Lord grants wisdom to those who learn it from the Scriptures, which come from his mouth (…
Versículo 7
VI. 2:7-8 Here, common sense is intuitive understanding built through listening to God’s words and ob…
Versículo 10
VII. 2:10 Wisdom will enter your heart, becoming an integral part of life. Rather than occasionally do…
Versículo 12
VIII. 2:12-15 Wisdom discerns when words are twisted to represent what is wrong as being right. The rig…
Versículo 16
IX. 2:16 Wisdom keeps a young man from an immoral woman, helping him to resist her flattering, seduct…
Versículo 17
X. 2:17 By pursuing another man, an immoral woman has abandoned her husband. Her marriage covenant .…
Versículo 18
XI. 2:18-19 leads . . . to the grave: Adultery betrays a fundamental covenant with one’s spouse and w…
Versículo 20
XII. 2:20-22 Those who make wise choices will live in the land; those who do not will be evicted. God …