Proverbs 24:1-12

¹Do not be envious of those who are evil, nor desire to associate with them,

²because their hearts plot violence and their lips talk about trouble.

³Through wisdom a house is built and by understanding it is established.

⁴By knowledge the rooms are filled with all precious and pleasant riches.

⁵A warrior of wisdom is strong, and a man of knowledge increases his strength;

⁶for by wise direction you can wage your war and with many advisors there is victory.

⁷Wisdom is too high for a fool; in the gate he does not open his mouth.

⁸There is one who plans to do evil— people call him a master of schemes.

⁹A foolish plan is sin and men despise a mocker.

¹⁰If you become weak with fear in the day of trouble, then your strength is small.

¹¹Rescue those who are being taken away to death and hold back those who are staggering to the slaughter.

¹²If you say, “Behold, we knew nothing about this,” does not the one who weighs the heart understand what you are saying? The one who guards your life, does he not know it? Will God not give to each one what he deserves?