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Proverbs 24:2-12

New Revised Standard NRS

2 for their minds devise violence, and their lips talk of mischief.

3 By wisdom a house is built, and by understanding it is established;

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

5 Wise warriors are mightier than strong ones, and those who have knowledge than those who have strength;

6 for by wise guidance you can wage your war, and in abundance of counselors there is victory.

7 Wisdom is too high for fools; in the gate they do not open their mouths.

8 Whoever plans to do evil will be called a mischief-maker.

9 The devising of folly is sin, and the scoffer is an abomination to all.

10 If you faint in the day of adversity, your strength being small;

11 if you hold back from rescuing those taken away to death, those who go staggering to the slaughter;

12 if you say, "Look, we did not know this"— does not he who weighs the heart perceive it? Does not he who keeps watch over your soul know it? And will he not repay all according to their deeds?

New International Version NIV

2 for their hearts plot violence, and their lips talk about making trouble.

3 By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established;

4 through knowledge its rooms are filled with rare and beautiful treasures.

5 The wise prevail through great power, and those who have knowledge muster their strength.

6 Surely you need guidance to wage war, and victory is won through many advisers.

7 Wisdom is too high for fools; in the assembly at the gate they must not open their mouths.

8 Whoever plots evil will be known as a schemer.

9 The schemes of folly are sin, and people detest a mocker.

10 If you falter in a time of trouble, how small is your strength!

11 Rescue those being led away to death; hold back those staggering toward slaughter.

12 If you say, “But we knew nothing about this,” does not he who weighs the heart perceive it? Does not he who guards your life know it? Will he not repay everyone according to what they have done?