New International Reader's Version

Proverbs 24:4-9 New International Reader's Version (NIRV)

4. Through knowledge its rooms are filled with priceless and beautiful things.

5. A wise man has great power. A man who has knowledge increases his strength.

6. If you go to war, you need guidance. If you want to win, you need many good advisers.

7. Wisdom is too high for anyone who is foolish. He has nothing to say when people meet at the city gate to conduct business.

8. Anyone who thinks up sinful things to do will be known as one who plans evil.

9. Foolish plans are sinful. People hate those who make fun of others.