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.