Proverbs 24:2
Verse 2 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,
6for by wise guidance you wage your war, and victory is in many advisors.
World English Bible. Public domain. Set as prose throughout, including the poetry, because the text is published to us without its lines.