Proverbs 24
Reading Proverbs chapter 24 in the Webster's Bible, public-domain text from 1833.
Verses 1–10
1 Be not thou envious against evil men, neither desire to be with them.
2 For their heart studieth destruction, and their lips talk of mischief.
3 Through wisdom is a house built; and by understanding it is established:
4 And by knowledge shall the chambers be filled with all precious and pleasant riches.
5 A wise man [is] strong; and a man of knowledge increaseth strength.
6 For by wise counsel thou shalt make thy war: and in multitude of counselors [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 shall be called a mischievous person.
9 The thought of foolishness [is] sin: and the scorner [is] an abomination to men.
10 [If] thou faintest in the day of adversity, thy strength [is] small.
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