Proverbs 24:1-9 ▼

1 Be not thou envious of evil men, Neither desire to be with them.

2 For their heart studieth destruction, And their lips talk of mischief.

3 Through wisdom is a house builded; And by understanding it is established;

4 And by knowledge are the chambers filled With all precious and pleasant riches.

5 A wise man is strong; Yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength.

6 For with wise advice thou shalt make thy war; And in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.

7 Wisdom is as unattainable to a fool as corals; He openeth not his mouth in the gate.

8 He that deviseth to do evil, Men shall call him a mischievous person.

9 The thought of foolishness is sin; And the scorner is an abomination to men.