2. for their hearts plot violence, and their lips talk about making trouble.
3. By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established;
4. through knowledge its rooms are filled with rare and beautiful treasures.
5. The wise prevail through great power, and those who have knowledge muster their strength.
6. Surely you need guidance to wage war, and victory is won through many advisers.
7. Wisdom is too high for fools; in the assembly at the gate they must not open their mouths.
8. Whoever plots evil will be known as a schemer.
9. The schemes of folly are sin, and people detest a mocker.