Proverbs 24:1-9 Parallel Bible Translations

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1 Do not imitate evil men, nor desire to be among them. Be not envious of evil men, nor desire to be with them, Do not envy the wicked, do not desire their company;
2 For their mind meditates on robberies, and their lips speak deceptions. for their hearts devise violence, and their lips talk of trouble. for their hearts plot violence, and their lips talk about making trouble.
3 By wisdom shall a house be built, and by prudence shall it be strengthened. By wisdom a house is built, and by understanding it is established; By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established;
4 By doctrine, the storerooms shall be filled with every substance that is precious and most beautiful. by knowledge the rooms are filled with all precious and pleasant riches. through knowledge its rooms are filled with rare and beautiful treasures.
5 A wise man is strong, and a well-taught man is robust and valiant. A wise man is full of strength, and a man of knowledge enhances his might, The wise prevail through great power, and those who have knowledge muster their strength.
6 For war is undertaken in an orderly manner, and safety shall be where there are many counsels. for by wise guidance you can wage your war, and in abundance of counselors there is victory. Surely you need guidance to wage war, and victory is won through many advisers.
7 Wisdom is beyond the foolish; at the gate he will not open his mouth. Wisdom is too high for a fool; in the gate he does not open his mouth. Wisdom is too high for fools; in the assembly at the gate they must not open their mouths.
8 Whoever intends to do evil shall be called foolish. Whoever plans to do evil will be called a schemer. Whoever plots evil will be known as a schemer.
9 The intention of the foolish is sin. And the detractor is an abomination among men. The devising of folly is sin, and the scoffer is an abomination to mankind. The schemes of folly are sin, and people detest a mocker.
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