1. Do not envy evil men, Nor desire to be with them;
2. For their heart plots to ravage, 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. Mighty is the wise in strength, And a man of knowledge strengthens power;
6. For by wise guidance you wage your own battle, And delivery is by a great counsellor.
7. Wisdom is high for a fool; He does not open his mouth in the gate.
8. He who plots to do evil Is called a master of evil plots.
9. The purpose of folly is sin, And the scoffer is an abomination to men.
10. If you falter in the day of distress, Your strength is small!
11. Deliver those taken to death, And hold back those stumbling to the slaughter,