Proverbs 24:1
Verse 1 of 34. The 24th of 31 chapters in Proverbs, in Poetry and Wisdom.
1Don’t be envious of evil men, neither desire to be with them;
2for their hearts plot violence and their lips talk about mischief.
3Through wisdom a house is built; by understanding it is established;
4by knowledge the rooms are filled with all rare and beautiful treasure.
5A wise man has great power. A knowledgeable man increases strength,
World English Bible. Public domain. Set as prose throughout, including the poetry, because the text is published to us without its lines.