1. Do not be envious against evil men,nor desire to be with them;
2. for their heart studies destruction,and their lips talk of mischief.
3. Through wisdom is a house built,and by understanding it is established;
4. and by knowledge the rooms will be filledwith all precious and pleasant riches.
5. A wise man is strong;yes, a man of knowledge increases strength.
6. For by wise counsel you will wage your war,and in multitude of counselors there is safety.
7. Wisdom is too high for a fool;he does not open his mouth in the gate.
8. He who devises to do evilwill be called a schemer of plots.
9. The thought of foolishness is sin,and the scorner is an abomination to men.
10. If you faint in the day of adversity,your strength is small.