1. Be not thou envious against evil men, neither desire to be with them.
2. For their heart studieth oppression, and their lips talk of mischief.
3. Through wisdom is an house builded; and by understanding it is established:
4. And by knowledge are the chambers filled with all precious and pleasant riches.
5. A wise man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth might.
6. For by wise guidance thou shalt make thy war: and in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.
7. Wisdom is too high for a fool: he openeth not his mouth in the gate.
8. He that deviseth to do evil, men shall call him a mischievous person.
9. The thought of the foolish is sin: and the scorner is an abomination to men.