1. Do not be envious of evil men, neither desire to be with them.
2. For their heart studies robbery, and their lips speak evil.
3. Through wisdom the house shall be built, and with intelligence it shall be established:
4. And by knowledge shall the chambers be filled with all precious and beautiful riches.
5. The wise man is strong; and the man of understanding is a mighty man of valour.
6. For by wise counsel thou shalt make thy war, and in the multitude of counsellors there is saving health.
7. Wisdom, is too high for a fool; he shall not open his mouth in the gate.