1 Do not be
aenvious of evil men,
Nor desire to be with them;
2 For their heart devises violence,
And their lips talk of troublemaking.
3 Through 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 aA wise man
is strong,
Yes, a man of knowledge increases strength;
6 aFor by wise counsel you will wage your own war,
And in a multitude of counselors
there is safety.
7 aWisdom
is too lofty for a fool;
He does not open his mouth in the gate.
New King James Version®, Copyright© 1982, Thomas Nelson. All rights reserved.
