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.…
1De más estima es el buen nombre que las muchas riquezas, Y la buena fama más que la plata y el oro.
2El rico y el pobre se encuentran; A ambos los hizo Jehová.
3El avisado ve el mal y se esconde; Mas los simples pasan y reciben el daño.
4Riquezas, honra y vida Son la remuneración de la humildad y del temor de Jehová.
5Espinos y lazos hay en el camino del perverso; El que guarda su alma se alejará de ellos.
6Instruye al niño en su camino, Y aun cuando fuere viejo no se apartará de él.
7El rico se enseñorea de los pobres, Y el que toma prestado es siervo del que presta.
8El que sembrare iniquidad, iniquidad segará, Y la vara de su insolencia se quebrará.
9El ojo misericordioso será bendito, Porque dio de su pan al indigente.
10Echa fuera al escarnecedor, y saldrá la contienda, Y cesará el pleito y la afrenta.
11El que ama la limpieza de corazón, Por la gracia de sus labios tendrá la amistad del rey.
12Los ojos de Jehová velan por la ciencia; Mas él trastorna las cosas de los prevaricadores.
13Dice el perezoso: El león está fuera; Seré muerto en la calle.
14Fosa profunda es la boca de la mujer extraña; Aquel contra el cual Jehová estuviere airado caerá en ella.
15La necedad está ligada en el corazón del muchacho; Mas la vara de la corrección la alejará de él.
16El que oprime al pobre para aumentar sus ganancias, O que da al rico, ciertamente se empobrecerá.
17Inclina tu oído y oye las palabras de los sabios, Y aplica tu corazón a mi sabiduría;
18Porque es cosa deliciosa, si las guardares dentro de ti; Si juntamente se afirmaren sobre tus labios.
19Para 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,
21Para hacerte saber la certidumbre de las palabras de verdad, A fin de que vuelvas a llevar palabras de verdad a los que te enviaron?
22No robes al pobre, porque es pobre, Ni quebrantes en la puerta al afligido;
23Porque Jehová juzgará la causa de ellos, Y despojará el alma de aquellos que los despojaren.
24No te entremetas con el iracundo, Ni te acompañes con el hombre de enojos,
25No sea que aprendas sus maneras, Y tomes lazo para tu alma.
26No seas de aquellos que se comprometen, Ni de los que salen por fiadores de deudas.
27Si no tuvieres para pagar, ¿Por qué han de quitar tu cama de debajo de ti?
28No 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.
TYNDALE OPEN STUDY NOTES
I
Versículo 1
I. 22:1 A wise person will never compromise his reputation in pursuit of money.
22:1 A wise person will never compromise his reputation in pursuit of money.
II
Versículo 2
II. 22:2 Remembering that the Lord made them both helps prevent the exploitation of the poor.
22:2 Remembering that the Lord made them both helps prevent the exploitation of the poor.
III
Versículo 3
III. 22:3 // 27:12 The theme of taking precautions is found in several proverbs (14:8, 15; 21:29).
22:3 // 27:12 The theme of taking precautions is found in several proverbs (14:8, 15; 21:29).
IV
Versículo 4
IV. 22:4 Fear of the Lord (see 1:7; 9:10) goes hand in hand with humility. A humble person knows that…
22:4 Fear of the Lord (see 1:7; 9:10) goes hand in hand with humility. A humble person knows that he is not the center of the universe. Humility is more valuable than wealth (16:19; see also 11:2; 15:33; 18:12).
V
Versículo 5
V. 22:5 Living by deceit is dangerous; corrupt people never know when their treachery will be discov…
22:5 Living by deceit is dangerous; corrupt people never know when their treachery will be discovered or backfire.
VI
Versículo 7
VI. 22:7 This is a warning against being a borrower; other proverbs warn against guaranteeing others’…
22:7 This is a warning against being a borrower; other proverbs warn against guaranteeing others’ debts (6:1-2; 20:16).
VII
Versículo 11
VII. 22:11 Even a wicked ruler wants advisers who have a pure heart—i.e., who are completely loyal—and…
22:11 Even a wicked ruler wants advisers who have a pure heart—i.e., who are completely loyal—and who can communicate with gracious speech.
VIII
Versículo 12
VIII. 22:12 This proverb reminds the wise (those with knowledge) that the Lord is in control.
22:12 This proverb reminds the wise (those with knowledge) that the Lord is in control.
IX
Versículo 13
IX. 22:13 Of the many proverbs on laziness (10:4-6, 26; 12:11; 13:4; 14:4; 15:19; 18:9; 19:15, 24; 20…
22:13 Of the many proverbs on laziness (10:4-6, 26; 12:11; 13:4; 14:4; 15:19; 18:9; 19:15, 24; 20:4, 13; 21:25; 26:13), this is among the funniest. Lazy people will come up with any outlandish excuse for not working.
X
Versículo 14
X. 22:14 An immoral woman, using flattery and seduction, tries to trap a young man to commit sin.
22:14 An immoral woman, using flattery and seduction, tries to trap a young man to commit sin.
XI
Versículo 15
XI. 22:15 Wisdom is learned, not inherited or innate. It takes discipline to change foolishness into …
22:15 Wisdom is learned, not inherited or innate. It takes discipline to change foolishness into wisdom.
XII
Versículo 16
XII. 22:16 A person . . . gets ahead by hard work, not by exploiting the poor or bribing the rich (cp.…
22:16 A person . . . gets ahead by hard work, not by exploiting the poor or bribing the rich (cp. 22:29).
XIII
Versículo 17
XIII. 22:17–24:22 This section is ascribed to a group called the wise. Who they were is unknown. There …
22:17–24:22 This section is ascribed to a group called the wise. Who they were is unknown. There is a reference to thirty sayings (22:20), and the wisdom sayings that follow can be divided into thirty sections that are similar to an Egyptian composition called the Instruction of Amenemope, which is also divided into thirty chapters.
22:17-21 As with the prologue that opens the book of Proverbs (1:2-7) and the introductions to the individual discourses (see 1:8-9; 2:1-11), this section begins with an encouragement to listen. This wisdom is more than good practical advice—its purpose is to inspire trust in the Lord.
XIV
Versículo 20
XIV. 22:20 thirty sayings: Early scribes noticed that the Hebrew word for thirty has been written in a…
22:20 thirty sayings: Early scribes noticed that the Hebrew word for thirty has been written in an unusual form (shlshwm) rather than the usual form (shlyshym). All the early translations of the Old Testament (e.g., Greek Septuagint, Latin Vulgate, Syriac Peshitta) read it as thirty. Nonetheless, some prefer to translate the word as excellent sayings.
XV
Versículo 22
XV. 22:22-23 Saying 1: God defends the weak, including the poor. Those who are well off are responsib…
22:22-23 Saying 1: God defends the weak, including the poor. Those who are well off are responsible to be generous to the poor (11:24-26; 21:13; 22:9, 16; 28:27).
16
Versículo 24
16. 22:24-25 Saying 2: An angry . . . hot-tempered person is unable to control his emotions and expre…
22:24-25 Saying 2: An angry . . . hot-tempered person is unable to control his emotions and expresses his anger at inappropriate times.
17
Versículo 26
17. 22:26-27 Saying 3: The message of this proverb is repeated in 6:1-5; 11:15; 17:18; 20:16; 27:13.
22:26-27 Saying 3: The message of this proverb is repeated in 6:1-5; 11:15; 17:18; 20:16; 27:13.
18
Versículo 28
18. 22:28 Saying 4: Property was marked by stones set up as boundary markers; it was a great offense …
22:28 Saying 4: Property was marked by stones set up as boundary markers; it was a great offense to move these ancient markers of real estate (see also 23:10; Deut 19:14).
19
Versículo 29
19. 22:29 Saying 5: Those who hone their skills and work hard will have the best jobs and work for th…
22:29 Saying 5: Those who hone their skills and work hard will have the best jobs and work for the best people.
Antiguo Testamento
Proverbs — Capítulo 22
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
1De más estima es el buen nombre que las muchas riquezas, Y la buena fama más que la plata y el oro.
2El rico y el pobre se encuentran; A ambos los hizo Jehová.
3El avisado ve el mal y se esconde; Mas los simples pasan y reciben el daño.
4Riquezas, honra y vida Son la remuneración de la humildad y del temor de Jehová.
5Espinos y lazos hay en el camino del perverso; El que guarda su alma se alejará de ellos.
6Instruye al niño en su camino, Y aun cuando fuere viejo no se apartará de él.
7El rico se enseñorea de los pobres, Y el que toma prestado es siervo del que presta.
8El que sembrare iniquidad, iniquidad segará, Y la vara de su insolencia se quebrará.
9El ojo misericordioso será bendito, Porque dio de su pan al indigente.
10Echa fuera al escarnecedor, y saldrá la contienda, Y cesará el pleito y la afrenta.
11El que ama la limpieza de corazón, Por la gracia de sus labios tendrá la amistad del rey.
12Los ojos de Jehová velan por la ciencia; Mas él trastorna las cosas de los prevaricadores.
13Dice el perezoso: El león está fuera; Seré muerto en la calle.
14Fosa profunda es la boca de la mujer extraña; Aquel contra el cual Jehová estuviere airado caerá en ella.
15La necedad está ligada en el corazón del muchacho; Mas la vara de la corrección la alejará de él.
16El que oprime al pobre para aumentar sus ganancias, O que da al rico, ciertamente se empobrecerá.
17Inclina tu oído y oye las palabras de los sabios, Y aplica tu corazón a mi sabiduría;
18Porque es cosa deliciosa, si las guardares dentro de ti; Si juntamente se afirmaren sobre tus labios.
19Para 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,
21Para hacerte saber la certidumbre de las palabras de verdad, A fin de que vuelvas a llevar palabras de verdad a los que te enviaron?
22No robes al pobre, porque es pobre, Ni quebrantes en la puerta al afligido;
23Porque Jehová juzgará la causa de ellos, Y despojará el alma de aquellos que los despojaren.
24No te entremetas con el iracundo, Ni te acompañes con el hombre de enojos,
25No sea que aprendas sus maneras, Y tomes lazo para tu alma.
26No seas de aquellos que se comprometen, Ni de los que salen por fiadores de deudas.
27Si no tuvieres para pagar, ¿Por qué han de quitar tu cama de debajo de ti?
28No 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.
TYNDALE OPEN STUDY NOTES
Versículo 1
I. 22:1 A wise person will never compromise his reputation in pursuit of money.
Versículo 2
II. 22:2 Remembering that the Lord made them both helps prevent the exploitation of the poor.
Versículo 3
III. 22:3 // 27:12 The theme of taking precautions is found in several proverbs (14:8, 15; 21:29).
Versículo 4
IV. 22:4 Fear of the Lord (see 1:7; 9:10) goes hand in hand with humility. A humble person knows that…
Versículo 5
V. 22:5 Living by deceit is dangerous; corrupt people never know when their treachery will be discov…
Versículo 7
VI. 22:7 This is a warning against being a borrower; other proverbs warn against guaranteeing others’…
Versículo 11
VII. 22:11 Even a wicked ruler wants advisers who have a pure heart—i.e., who are completely loyal—and…
Versículo 12
VIII. 22:12 This proverb reminds the wise (those with knowledge) that the Lord is in control.
Versículo 13
IX. 22:13 Of the many proverbs on laziness (10:4-6, 26; 12:11; 13:4; 14:4; 15:19; 18:9; 19:15, 24; 20…
Versículo 14
X. 22:14 An immoral woman, using flattery and seduction, tries to trap a young man to commit sin.
Versículo 15
XI. 22:15 Wisdom is learned, not inherited or innate. It takes discipline to change foolishness into …
Versículo 16
XII. 22:16 A person . . . gets ahead by hard work, not by exploiting the poor or bribing the rich (cp.…
Versículo 17
XIII. 22:17–24:22 This section is ascribed to a group called the wise. Who they were is unknown. There …
Versículo 20
XIV. 22:20 thirty sayings: Early scribes noticed that the Hebrew word for thirty has been written in a…
Versículo 22
XV. 22:22-23 Saying 1: God defends the weak, including the poor. Those who are well off are responsib…
Versículo 24
16. 22:24-25 Saying 2: An angry . . . hot-tempered person is unable to control his emotions and expre…
Versículo 26
17. 22:26-27 Saying 3: The message of this proverb is repeated in 6:1-5; 11:15; 17:18; 20:16; 27:13.
Versículo 28
18. 22:28 Saying 4: Property was marked by stones set up as boundary markers; it was a great offense …
Versículo 29
19. 22:29 Saying 5: Those who hone their skills and work hard will have the best jobs and work for th…