Proverbs 24:1-9 Parallel Bible Translations

Proverbs 24:1-9
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1 Do not envy evil people, 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 hearts contemplate violence, and their lips speak harm. 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 through 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 by knowledge its rooms are filled with all kinds of precious and pleasing treasures. 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 warrior is strong, and a man of knowledge makes his strength stronger; 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 with guidance you wage your war, and with numerous advisers 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 unattainable for a fool; in court he does 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 The one who plans to do evil will be called a scheming person. Whoever plans to do evil will be called a schemer. Whoever plots evil will be known as a schemer.
9 A foolish scheme is sin, and the scorner is an abomination to people. 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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