English Standard Version

Proverbs 24:1-7 English Standard Version (ESV)

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.