1 Don’t envy evil men or desire to be with them,
2 for their hearts plan violence,and their words stir up trouble.
3 A house is built by wisdom, and it is established by understanding;
4 by knowledge the rooms are filledwith every precious and beautiful treasure.
5 A wise warrior is better than a strong one, and a man of knowledge than one of strength;
6 for you should wage war with sound guidance —victory comes with many counselors.
7 Wisdom is inaccessible to a fool; he does not open his mouth at the gate.