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.
10. If thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength is small.