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Proverbs 24:1-6 Parallel Bible Translations
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| 1 | Do not be jealous of evil men, And do not 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 meditates on destruction, 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 | By wisdom a house is built, And by discernment it is firmly 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 the rooms are 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, And a man of knowledge strengthens his power. | 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 guidance you will make war, And in abundance of counselors there is salvation. | 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. | |
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