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Proverbs — Capítulo 4

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.…

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Texto — Reina-Valera 1960

1Oíd, hijos, la enseñanza de un padre, Y estad atentos, para que conozcáis cordura.

2Porque os doy buena enseñanza; No desamparéis mi ley.

3Porque yo también fui hijo de mi padre, Delicado y único delante de mi madre.

4Y él me enseñaba, y me decía: Retenga tu corazón mis razones, Guarda mis mandamientos, y vivirás.

5Adquiere sabiduría, adquiere inteligencia; No te olvides ni te apartes de las razones de mi boca;

6No la dejes, y ella te guardará; Ámala, y te conservará.

7Sabiduría ante todo; adquiere sabiduría; Y sobre todas tus posesiones adquiere inteligencia.

8Engrandécela, y ella te engrandecerá; Ella te honrará, cuando tú la hayas abrazado.

9Adorno de gracia dará a tu cabeza; Corona de hermosura te entregará.

10Oye, hijo mío, y recibe mis razones, Y se te multiplicarán años de vida.

11Por el camino de la sabiduría te he encaminado, Y por veredas derechas te he hecho andar.

12Cuando anduvieres, no se estrecharán tus pasos, Y si corrieres, no tropezarás.

13Retén el consejo, no lo dejes; Guárdalo, porque eso es tu vida.

14No entres por la vereda de los impíos, Ni vayas por el camino de los malos.

15Déjala, no pases por ella; Apártate de ella, pasa.

16Porque no duermen ellos si no han hecho mal, Y pierden el sueño si no han hecho caer a alguno.

17Porque comen pan de maldad, y beben vino de robos;

18Mas la senda de los justos es como la luz de la aurora, Que va en aumento hasta que el día es perfecto.

19El camino de los impíos es como la oscuridad; No saben en qué tropiezan.

20Hijo mío, está atento a mis palabras; Inclina tu oído a mis razones.

21No se aparten de tus ojos; Guárdalas en medio de tu corazón;

22Porque son vida a los que las hallan, Y medicina a todo su cuerpo.

23Sobre toda cosa guardada, guarda tu corazón; Porque de él mana la vida.

24Aparta de ti la perversidad de la boca, Y aleja de ti la iniquidad de los labios.

25Tus ojos miren lo recto, Y diríjanse tus párpados hacia lo que tienes delante.

26Examina la senda de tus pies, Y todos tus caminos sean rectos.

27No te desvíes a la derecha ni a la izquierda; Aparta tu pie del mal.

TYNDALE OPEN STUDY NOTES

Versículo 1

I. 4:1 Discourses in chs 1–9 often begin with the call to listen (cp. 1:8, 23; 2:1; 4:20-21; 5:1-2; …

4:1 Discourses in chs 1–9 often begin with the call to listen (cp. 1:8, 23; 2:1; 4:20-21; 5:1-2; 6:20-23; 7:1-3). • when your father corrects you: The children have reason to listen, because they have made mistakes.

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II. 4:2 Wise people navigate life’s difficulties successfully because they have heeded good guidance.

4:2 Wise people navigate life’s difficulties successfully because they have heeded good guidance.

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III. 4:3 my father’s son . . . my mother’s only child: In Proverbs, both parents give instruction in w…

4:3 my father’s son . . . my mother’s only child: In Proverbs, both parents give instruction in wisdom. This involvement of both parents is unique among the traditions of the ancient Near East.

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IV. 4:4 my commands: The words that describe the father’s teaching are used elsewhere in Scripture fo…

4:4 my commands: The words that describe the father’s teaching are used elsewhere in Scripture for God’s law. Fathers represent God to their children; the instruction of wise fathers conforms to God’s law.

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V. 4:5 In the Old Testament, to forget means more than not to remember; it is failure to obey.

4:5 In the Old Testament, to forget means more than not to remember; it is failure to obey.

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VI. 4:6 she: In Proverbs, wisdom is sometimes personified as a woman (see 1:20-33; 8:1–9:6).

4:6 she: In Proverbs, wisdom is sometimes personified as a woman (see 1:20-33; 8:1–9:6).

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VII. 4:7-8 Wisdom often, though not always, brings relational and material prosperity.

4:7-8 Wisdom often, though not always, brings relational and material prosperity.

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VIII. 4:9 A lovely wreath and a beautiful crown represent wisdom’s rewards (see also 1:9 and 3:22).

4:9 A lovely wreath and a beautiful crown represent wisdom’s rewards (see also 1:9 and 3:22).

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IX. 4:10-19 The father again lays two paths before his children, encouraging them to avoid evil with …

4:10-19 The father again lays two paths before his children, encouraging them to avoid evil with its horrible consequences and to embrace good with its promise of blessing. 4:10 Not every wise person lives longer than every evil person, but obedience and wise living make a long, good life much more likely (see also 5:1-14, 21-23; 23:29-35; cp. Eccl 2:12-17).

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X. 4:11-12 Wisdom’s . . . paths are straight (nondeceptive), while those of a fool are crooked (2:15…

4:11-12 Wisdom’s . . . paths are straight (nondeceptive), while those of a fool are crooked (2:15). • When you walk . . . run: The wise reach their goals more quickly and efficiently.

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XI. 4:16 The wicked stay up at night to plan evil (Ps 36:4; Mic 2:1).

4:16 The wicked stay up at night to plan evil (Ps 36:4; Mic 2:1).

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XII. 4:17 To eat . . . wickedness and drink . . . violence means that those attributes are at the very…

4:17 To eat . . . wickedness and drink . . . violence means that those attributes are at the very center of someone’s life. Just as we eat and drink to stay alive, evil people sustain themselves by committing evil acts.

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XIII. 4:18-19 Light stands for wisdom and righteousness, and darkness stands for foolishness and wicked…

4:18-19 Light stands for wisdom and righteousness, and darkness stands for foolishness and wickedness (see Eccl 2:12-14). Light brings actions into the open; darkness hides them. Righteous people have nothing to hide, while the wicked try to hide what they do and end up stumbling over obstacles in the dark (see Matt 4:16; 5:14-16; John 1:14; Rom 2:19).

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XIV. 4:20-27 The wise walk the path of life with eyes straight ahead.

4:20-27 The wise walk the path of life with eyes straight ahead. 4:20-21 pay attention: See also 1:8, 23; 2:1; 5:1-2; 7:1-3; 8:1. The child is to let these teachings transform his personality, represented by his heart. A lifelong commitment to follow wisdom requires a change of heart.

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XV. 4:22 Life and healing are rewards for following the wise instructions of the father (see 4:10).

4:22 Life and healing are rewards for following the wise instructions of the father (see 4:10).

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16. 4:23 In the Old Testament, the heart represents the center of emotions, thinking, and reasoning (…

4:23 In the Old Testament, the heart represents the center of emotions, thinking, and reasoning (e.g., Gen 6:5; Deut 4:29; Ps 131:1). The heart is crucial in the battle between wisdom and foolishness, between righteousness and evil (see Matt 5:8; 13:15; John 12:40; Rom 6:17).

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17. 4:24 Because a person’s words originate in the heart, Proverbs teaches extensively about speech. …

4:24 Because a person’s words originate in the heart, Proverbs teaches extensively about speech. One of the most basic lessons is to avoid perverse or corrupt speech, later defined as lies, slander, gossip, and rumor (6:12; 17:4; 18:8).

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