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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 an house builded; 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; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength. is strong: Heb. is in strength increaseth...: Heb. strengtheneth might
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For by wise counsel thou shalt make thy war: and in multitude of counsellors 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 faint in the day of adversity, thy strength is small. small: Heb. narrow
[11]
If thou forbear to deliver them that are drawn unto death, and those that are ready to be slain;
[12]
If thou sayest, Behold, we knew it not; doth not he that pondereth the heart consider it ? and he that keepeth thy soul, doth not he know it ? and shall not he render to every man according to his works?
[13]
My son, eat thou honey, because it is good; and the honeycomb, which is sweet to thy taste: to...: Heb. upon thy palate
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So shall the knowledge of wisdom be unto thy soul: when thou hast found it , then there shall be a reward, and thy expectation shall not be cut off.
[15]
Lay not wait, O wicked man , against the dwelling of the righteous; spoil not his resting place:
[16]
For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief.
[17]
Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:
[18]
Lest the LORD see it , and it displease him, and he turn away his wrath from him. it displeaseth...: Heb. it be evil in his eyes
[19]
Fret not thyself because of evil men , neither be thou envious at the wicked; Fret...: or, Keep not company with the wicked
[20]
For there shall be no reward to the evil man ; the candle of the wicked shall be put out. candle: or, lamp
[21]
My son, fear thou the LORD and the king: and meddle not with them that are given to change: them...: Heb. changers
[22]
For their calamity shall rise suddenly; and who knoweth the ruin of them both?
[23]
These things also belong to the wise. It is not good to have respect of persons in judgment.
[24]
He that saith unto the wicked, Thou art righteous; him shall the people curse, nations shall abhor him:
[25]
But to them that rebuke him shall be delight, and a good blessing shall come upon them. a good...: Heb. a blessing of good
[26]
Every man shall kiss his lips that giveth a right answer. that...: Heb. that answereth right words
[27]
Prepare thy work without, and make it fit for thyself in the field; and afterwards build thine house.
[28]
Be not a witness against thy neighbour without cause; and deceive not with thy lips.
[29]
Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me: I will render to the man according to his work.
[30]
I went by the field of the slothful, and by the vineyard of the man void of understanding;
[31]
And, lo, it was all grown over with thorns, and nettles had covered the face thereof, and the stone wall thereof was broken down.
[32]
Then I saw, and considered it well: I looked upon it, and received instruction. considered...: Heb. set my heart
[33]
Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep:
[34]
So shall thy poverty come as one that travelleth; and thy want as an armed man. an...: Heb. a man of shield

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