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.
10. If you falter in the day of distress, Your strength is small!
11. Deliver those taken to death, And hold back those stumbling to the slaughter,
12. If you say, “See, we did not know this,” Would not He who weighs the hearts discern it? He who watches over your life, Would He not know it? And shall He not repay man according to his work?
13. My son, eat honey, for it is good, And the honeycomb, sweet to your taste;