Parallel Bible results for "proverbs 24:1-7"

Proverbs 24:1-7

1 Do not envy men of evil, and do not desire to be with them.

1 Do not envy the wicked, do not desire their company;

2 For their minds will devise violence, and their lips will speak mischief.

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

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

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

4 And by knowledge, rooms are filled [with] all riches, precious and pleasant.

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

5 The warrior of wisdom [is] in strength, and a man of knowledge is strong [in] power.

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

6 For with wise guidance you shall make war for yourself, and victory [is] in an abundance of counsel.

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

7 Wisdom [is too] high for fools; at the gate he will not open his mouth.

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