4. And by knowledge are the chambers filled With all precious and pleasant riches.
5. A wise man is strong; Yea, a man of knowledge increaseth might
6. For by wise guidance thou shalt make thy war; And in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.
7. Wisdom is too high for a fool: He openeth not his mouth in the gate.
8. He that deviseth to do evil, Men shall call him a mischief-maker.
9. The thought of foolishness is sin; And the scoffer is an abomination to men.
10. If thou faint in the day of adversity, Thy strength is small.
11. Deliver them that are carried away unto death, And those that are ready to be slain see that thou hold back.
12. If thou sayest, Behold, we knew not this; Doth not he that weigheth the hearts consider it? And he that keepeth thy soul, doth not he know it? And shall not he render to every man according to his work?
13. My son, eat thou honey, for it is good; And the droppings of the honeycomb, which are sweet to thy taste:
14. So shalt thou know wisdom to be unto thy soul; If thou hast found it, then shall there be a reward, And thy hope shall not be cut off.
15. Lay not wait, O wicked man, against the habitation of the righteous; Destroy not his resting-place: