Proverbs 24:1-9 Parallel Bible Translations

Proverbs 24:1-9 ▼
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1 Seek not to be like evil men, neither desire to be with them: Be not envious of evil men, nor desire to be with them, Do not envy the wicked, do not desire their company;
2 Because their mind studieth robberies, and their lips speak deceits. 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 the house shall be built, and by prudence it shall 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 instruction the storerooms shall be filled with all precious and most beautiful wealth. 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 knowing man, stout 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 Because war is managed by due ordering: and there shall be safety 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 too high for a fool, in the gate he shall 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 He that deviseth to do evils, shall be called a fool. Whoever plans to do evil will be called a schemer. Whoever plots evil will be known as a schemer.
9 The thought of a fool is sin: and the detracter is the abomination of 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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