Proverbs

⁵The wise prevail through great power, and those who have knowledge muster their strength. ⁶Surely you need guidance to wage war, and victory is won through many advisers. ⁷Wisdom is too high for fools; in the assembly at the gate they must not open their mouths. ⁸Whoever plots evil will be known as a schemer. ⁹The schemes of folly are sin, and people detest a mocker. ¹⁰If you falter in a time of trouble, how small is your strength! ¹¹Rescue those being led away to death; hold back those staggering toward slaughter.