Proverbs 24 (NKJV)

¹ Nor desire to be with them; ² And their lips talk of troublemaking. ³ And by understanding it is established; ⁴ With all precious and pleasant riches. ⁵ Yes, a man of knowledge increases strength; ⁶ And in a multitude of counselors there is safety. ⁷ He does not open his mouth in the gate. ⁸ Will be called a schemer. ⁹ And the scoffer is an abomination to men. ¹⁰ Your strength is small. ¹¹ And hold back those stumbling to the slaughter. ¹² And will He not render to each man according to his deeds? ¹³ And the honeycomb which is sweet to your taste; ¹⁴ And your hope will not be cut off. ¹⁵ Do not plunder his resting place; ¹⁶ But the wicked shall fall by calamity. ¹⁷ And do not let your heart be glad when he stumbles; ¹⁸ And He turn away His wrath from him. ¹⁹ Nor be envious of the wicked; ²⁰ The lamp of the wicked will be put out. ²¹ Do not associate with those given to change; ²² And who knows the ruin those two can bring? ²³ It is not good to show partiality in judgment. ²⁴ Nations will abhor him. ²⁵ And a good blessing will come upon them. ²⁶ He who gives a right answer kisses the lips. ²⁷ And afterward build your house. ²⁸ For would you deceive with your lips? ²⁹ I will render to the man according to his work.” ³⁰ And by the vineyard of the man devoid of understanding; ³¹ Its stone wall was broken down. ³² I looked on it and received instruction: ³³ A little folding of the hands to rest; ³⁴ And your need like an armed man.