Proverbs 24:1-9 ▼

1 Don’t be envious of evil men, neither desire to be with them;

2 for their hearts plot violence and their lips talk about mischief.

3 Through wisdom a house is built; by understanding it is established;

4 by knowledge the rooms are filled with all rare and beautiful treasure.

5 A wise man has great power. A knowledgeable man increases strength,

6 for by wise guidance you wage your war, and victory is in many advisors.

7 Wisdom is too high for a fool. He doesn’t open his mouth in the gate.

8 One who plots to do evil will be called a schemer.

9 The schemes of folly are sin. The mocker is detested by men.