Olam 2

For their heart studieth destruction, and their lips talk of mischief.

Through wisdom is an house builded; and by understanding it is established:

And by knowledge shall the chambers be filled with all precious and pleasant riches.

A wise man <i>is</i> strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength.

For by wise counsel thou shalt make thy war: and in multitude of counsellers <i>there is</i> safety.

Wisdom <i>is</i> too high for a fool: he openeth not his mouth in the gate.

He that deviseth to do evil shall be called a mischievous person.

The thought of foolishness <i>is</i> sin: and the scorner <i>is</i> an abomination to men.

<i>If</i> thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength <i>is</i> small.

If thou forbear to deliver <i>them that are</i> drawn unto death, and <i>those that are</i> ready to be slain;