Proverbs 24:1-9 ▼

1 Do not be envious of evil men, || And do not desire to be with them.

2 For their heart meditates [on] destruction, || And their lips speak perverseness.

3 A house is built by wisdom, || And it establishes itself by understanding.

4 And the inner parts are filled by knowledge, || [With] all precious and pleasant wealth.

5 The wise [is] mighty in strength, || And a man of knowledge is strengthening power,

6 For you make war for yourself by plans, || And deliverance [is] in a multitude of counselors.

7 Wisdom [is] high for a fool, he does not open his mouth in the gate.

8 Whoever is devising to do evil, || They call him a master of wicked thoughts.

9 The thought of folly [is] sin, || And a scorner [is] an abomination to man.