1. Be not envious of evil men,nor desire to be with them,
2. for their hearts devise violence,and their lips talk of trouble.
3. By wisdom a house is built,and by understanding it is established;
4. by knowledge the rooms are filledwith all precious and pleasant riches.
5. A wise man is full of strength,and a man of knowledge enhances his might,
6. for by wise guidance you can wage your war,and in abundance of counselors there is victory.
7. Wisdom is too high for a fool;in the gate he does not open his mouth.
8. Whoever plans to do evilwill be called a schemer.
9. The devising of folly is sin,and the scoffer is an abomination to mankind.
10. If you faint in the day of adversity,your strength is small.
11. Rescue those who are being taken away to death;hold back those who are stumbling to the slaughter.