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Do not be envious of evil men, Nor desire to be with them;
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For their heart devises violence, And their lips talk of troublemaking.
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Through wisdom a house is built, And by understanding it is established;
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By knowledge the rooms are filled With all precious and pleasant riches.
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A wise man is strong, Yes, a man of knowledge increases strength;
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For by wise counsel you will wage your own war, And in a multitude of counselors there is safety.
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Wisdom is too lofty for a fool; He does not open his mouth in the gate.
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He who plots to do evil Will be called a schemer.
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The devising of foolishness is sin, And the scoffer is an abomination to men.
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If you faint in the day of adversity, Your strength is small.