1. Do not be envious of evil men, Nor desire to be with them;
2. For their minds devise violence, And their lips talk of trouble.
3. By wisdom a house is built, And by understanding it is established;
4. And by knowledge the rooms are filled With all precious and pleasant riches.
5. A wise man is strong, And a man of knowledge increases power.
6. For by wise guidance you will wage war, And in abundance of counselors there is victory.
7. Wisdom is too exalted for a fool, He does not open his mouth in the gate.
8. One who plans to do evil, Men will call a schemer.
9. The devising of folly is sin, And the scoffer is an abomination to men.
10. If you are slack in the day of distress, Your strength is limited.
11. Deliver those who are being taken away to death, And those who are staggering to slaughter, Oh hold them back.
12. If you say, "See, we did not know this," Does He not consider it who weighs the hearts? And does He not know it who keeps your soul? And will He not render to man according to his work?