Proverbs 24:1-9 ▼

1 Do not envy evil people, do not desire to be with them;

2 for their hearts contemplate violence, and their lips speak harm.

3 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.

5 A wise warrior is strong, and a man of knowledge makes his strength stronger;

6 for with guidance you wage your war, and with numerous advisers there is victory.

7 Wisdom is unattainable for a fool; in court he does not open his mouth.

8 The one who plans to do evil will be called a scheming person.

9 A foolish scheme is sin, and the scorner is an abomination to people.