2 In their hearts they plan to hurt others. With their lips they talk about making trouble.
3 By wisdom a house is built. Through understanding it is made secure.
4 Through knowledge its rooms are filled with priceless and beautiful things.
5 A wise man has great power. A man who has knowledge increases his strength.
6 If you go to war, you need guidance. If you want to win, you need many good advisers.
7 Wisdom is too high for anyone who is foolish. He has nothing to say when people meet at the city gate to conduct business.
8 Anyone who thinks up sinful things to do will be known as one who plans evil.