Proverbs 24:1-9 Parallel Bible Translations

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1 Be not thou envious against 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 For their heart studieth oppression, and their lips talk of mischief. for their hearts devise violence, and their lips talk of trouble. for their hearts plot violence, and their lips talk about making trouble.
3 Through wisdom is an house builded; and by understanding it is established: 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 And by knowledge are the chambers filled with all precious and pleasant riches. 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; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth might. 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 by wise guidance thou shalt make thy war: and in the multitude of counsellors there is safety. 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: he openeth not his mouth in the gate. 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 evil, men shall call him a mischievous person. Whoever plans to do evil will be called a schemer. Whoever plots evil will be known as a schemer.
9 The thought of the foolish is sin: and the scorner is an abomination to 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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