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Proverbs — Capítulo 5

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

1Hijo mío, está atento a mi sabiduría, Y a mi inteligencia inclina tu oído,

2Para que guardes consejo, Y tus labios conserven la ciencia.

3Porque los labios de la mujer extraña destilan miel, Y su paladar es más blando que el aceite;

4Mas su fin es amargo como el ajenjo, Agudo como espada de dos filos.

5Sus pies descienden a la muerte; Sus pasos conducen al Seol.

6Sus caminos son inestables; no los conocerás, Si no considerares el camino de vida.

7Ahora pues, hijos, oídme, Y no os apartéis de las razones de mi boca.

8Aleja de ella tu camino, Y no te acerques a la puerta de su casa;

9Para que no des a los extraños tu honor, Y tus años al cruel;

10No sea que extraños se sacien de tu fuerza, Y tus trabajos estén en casa del extraño;

11Y gimas al final, Cuando se consuma tu carne y tu cuerpo,

12Y digas: ¡Cómo aborrecí el consejo, Y mi corazón menospreció la reprensión;

13No oí la voz de los que me instruían, Y a los que me enseñaban no incliné mi oído!

14Casi en todo mal he estado, En medio de la sociedad y de la congregación.

15Bebe el agua de tu misma cisterna, Y los raudales de tu propio pozo.

16¿Se derramarán tus fuentes por las calles, Y tus corrientes de aguas por las plazas?

17Sean para ti solo, Y no para los extraños contigo.

18Sea bendito tu manantial, Y alégrate con la mujer de tu juventud,

19Como cierva amada y graciosa gacela. Sus caricias te satisfagan en todo tiempo, Y en su amor recréate siempre.

20¿Y por qué, hijo mío, andarás ciego con la mujer ajena, Y abrazarás el seno de la extraña?

21Porque los caminos del hombre están ante los ojos de Jehová, Y él considera todas sus veredas.

22Prenderán al impío sus propias iniquidades, Y retenido será con las cuerdas de su pecado.

23Él morirá por falta de corrección, Y errará por lo inmenso de su locura.

TYNDALE OPEN STUDY NOTES

Versículo 1

I. 5:1-23 These instructions on embracing one’s wife and avoiding immoral women were originally addr…

5:1-23 These instructions on embracing one’s wife and avoiding immoral women were originally addressed to young men just beginning their professional careers (see also 2:16-22; 7:1-27). This topic is also popular in ancient Egyptian wisdom writing. 5:1-2 Paying attention to instruction results in discernment—the ability to tell a right action from a wrong one. These instructions are vitally important when dealing with an immoral woman.

Versículo 3

II. 5:3-4 The lips of the immoral woman seem sweet and enticing but are actually bitter and deadly. S…

5:3-4 The lips of the immoral woman seem sweet and enticing but are actually bitter and deadly. Sexual activity often begins with a kiss, and flattering words can entice.

Versículo 5

III. 5:5-6 A relationship with an immoral woman leads to death, as does a relationship with the woman …

5:5-6 A relationship with an immoral woman leads to death, as does a relationship with the woman named Folly (see 9:13-18).

Versículo 9

IV. 5:9-10 An illicit relationship can be tempting, but it eventually brings shame. If the woman is a…

5:9-10 An illicit relationship can be tempting, but it eventually brings shame. If the woman is a prostitute, the young man will have to pay her and thus lose income. If the woman is another man’s wife, he might have to pay her husband (see Lev 20:10).

Versículo 11

V. 5:11 Some sexually transmitted diseases were well known in the ancient Near East. Leviticus 15:1-…

5:11 Some sexually transmitted diseases were well known in the ancient Near East. Leviticus 15:1-15 describes what is probably gonorrhea; other texts from Mesopotamia describe “the disease of intercourse” and the “disease of Ishtar” (goddess of love) with the physical symptoms of venereal diseases.

Versículo 15

VI. 5:15-18 To drink from one’s own well (see also Song 4:12, 15) is to enjoy sexual relations within…

5:15-18 To drink from one’s own well (see also Song 4:12, 15) is to enjoy sexual relations within marriage. Rather than expend sexual energy on immoral women, a man should cultivate a healthy sexual relationship with his wife. Sex is not to be shared with strangers. This honors marriage (Gen 2:22-25) and keeps the seventh commandment (Exod 20:14 and Deut 5:18).

Versículo 19

VII. 5:19 deer: cp. Song 4:5.

5:19 deer: cp. Song 4:5.

Versículo 21

VIII. 5:21-23 Even if a man keeps an illicit relationship secret from his family and society, nothing i…

5:21-23 Even if a man keeps an illicit relationship secret from his family and society, nothing is hidden from the Lord. Adultery is a sin against God (Gen 39:8-9).

Versículo 22

IX. 5:22 Habitual sins are like ropes that catch and hold people.

5:22 Habitual sins are like ropes that catch and hold people.

Versículo 23

X. 5:23 He will die: Young men must exercise self-control because death can result from acting on se…

5:23 He will die: Young men must exercise self-control because death can result from acting on sexual desire for what is forbidden.

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