Proverbs 24:2
Verse 2 of 34. The 24th of 31 chapters in Proverbs, in Poetry and Wisdom.
1Be not thou envious against evil men, neither desire to be with them.
2For their heart studieth destruction, and their lips talk of mischief.
3Through wisdom is an house builded; and by understanding it is established:
4And by knowledge shall the chambers be filled with all precious and pleasant riches.
5A wise man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength.
6For by wise counsel thou shalt make thy war: and in multitude of counsellors there is safety.
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Proverbs 24:2 in the World English Bible
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Here is another reason given for this caution: "Be not envious against them, not only because their end will be had, but because their way is so, v. 2. Do not think with them, for their heart studies destruction to others, but it will prove destruction to themselves. Do not speak like them, for their lips talk of their mischief.
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King James Version. Public domain. Set as prose throughout, including the poetry, because the text is published to us without its lines.