1. Be not thou envious of evil men, neither desire to be with them;
2. for their heart studieth destruction, and their lips talk of mischief.
3. Through wisdom is a house built, and by understanding it is established;
4. and by knowledge are the chambers filled with all precious and pleasant substance.
5. A wise man is strong, and a man of knowledge increaseth strength.
6. For with good advice shalt thou make thy war; and in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.