1. Don’t envy evil peopleor desire their company.
2. For their hearts plot violence,and their words always stir up trouble.
3. A house is built by wisdomand becomes strong through good sense.
4. Through knowledge its rooms are filledwith all sorts of precious riches and valuables.
5. The wise are mightier than the strong,and those with knowledge grow stronger and stronger.
6. So don’t go to war without wise guidance;victory depends on having many advisers.
7. Wisdom is too lofty for fools.Among leaders at the city gate, they have nothing to say.
8. A person who plans evilwill get a reputation as a troublemaker.