1. Seek not to be like evil men, neither desire to be with them:
2. Because their mind studieth robberies, and their lips speak deceits.
3. By wisdom the house shall be built, and by prudence it shall be strengthened.
4. By instruction the storerooms shall be filled with all precious and most beautiful wealth.
5. A wise man is strong: and a knowing man, stout and valiant.
6. Because war is managed by due ordering: and there shall be safety where there are many counsels.
7. Wisdom is too high for a fool, in the gate he shall not open his mouth.
8. He that deviseth to do evils, shall be called a fool.