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Proverbs 24:1-9 Common English Bible (CEB)

1. Don’t envy evil people,and don’t long to be with them.

2. Their hearts are focused on violence,and their lips speak of trouble.

3. By wisdom a house is built;by understanding it is established.

4. By knowledge rooms are filledwith all precious and pleasant wealth.

5. A wise person is mightier than a strong one;a knowledgeable person than a powerful one.

6. You should make war with guidance;victory comes with many counselors.

7. Wisdom is beyond foolish people.They don’t open their mouths in the gate.

8. Those who plot evilwill be called master schemers.

9. The scheming of fools is sin;people detest mockers.

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