5The wise man is strong; Yea, the man of understanding establisheth his strength.
6For by wise counsel shalt thou make war, And by the multitude of counsellors cometh success.
7Wisdom is too high for the fool; He openeth not his mouth at the gate.
8He that deviseth to do evil Shall be called mischief-master.
9The purpose of folly is sin; And a scoffer is an abomination to men.
10If thy spirit faint in the day of adversity, Faint will be thy strength.
11Deliver thou those who are dragged to death, And those who totter to the slaughter,—O keep them back!
Proverbs 24
Proverbs 24:5-11