Proverbs 24:1-9 ▼

1 Do not envy the wicked, nor desire to be with them;

2 for their minds devise violence, and their lips talk of mischief.

3 By wisdom a house is built, and by understanding it is established;

4 by knowledge the rooms are filled with all precious and pleasant riches.

5 Wise warriors are mightier than strong ones, and those who have knowledge than those who have strength;

6 for by wise guidance you can wage your war, and in abundance of counselors there is victory.

7 Wisdom is too high for fools; in the gate they do not open their mouths.

8 Whoever plans to do evil will be called a mischief-maker.

9 The devising of folly is sin, and the scoffer is an abomination to all.