1. Do not envy evil men, Nor desire to be with them;
2. For their heart plots to ravage, And their lips talk of trouble.
3. By wisdom a house is built, And by understanding it is established;
4. And by knowledge the rooms are filled With all precious and pleasant riches.
5. Mighty is the wise in strength, And a man of knowledge strengthens power;
6. For by wise guidance you wage your own battle, And delivery is by a great counsellor.
7. Wisdom is high for a fool; He does not open his mouth in the gate.
8. He who plots to do evil Is called a master of evil plots.
9. The purpose of folly is sin, And the scoffer is an abomination to men.