Proverbs 24:1-9 Parallel Bible Translations

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1 Do not be envious of evil people, Nor 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 minds plot violence, And their lips talk of trouble. 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 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 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 person of knowledge increases 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 wise guidance you will wage war, And in an abundance of counselors there is victory. 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 exalted for a fool, He does not open his mouth at 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 One who plans to do evil, People will call a schemer. Whoever plans to do evil will be called a schemer. Whoever plots evil will be known as a schemer.
9 The devising of foolishness is sin, And the scoffer is an abomination to humanity. 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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