1. Do not envy the wicked,nor desire to be with them;
2. For their hearts plot violence,and their lips speak of foul play.
3. By wisdom a house is built,by understanding it is established;
4. And by knowledge its rooms are filledwith every precious and pleasing possession.
5. The wise are more powerful than the strong,and the learned, than the mighty,
6. For by strategy war is waged,and victory depends on many counselors.
7. Wise words are beyond fools’ reach,in the assembly they do not open their mouth;