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The Book of Proverbs, Chapter 24, Verse 3

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For their heart studieth destruction, and their lips talk of mischief.
King James Version
Through wisdom is an house builded; and by understanding it is established:
American Standard Version
Through wisdom is a house builded; And by understanding it is established;
New English Translation
By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established;
World English Bible
Through wisdom a house is built; by understanding it is established;
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And by knowledge shall the chambers be filled with all precious and pleasant riches.
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A wise man [is] strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength.
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For by wise counsel thou shalt make thy war: and in multitude of counsellors [there is] safety.
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Wisdom [is] too high for a fool: he openeth not his mouth in the gate.
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He that deviseth to do evil shall be called a mischievous person.
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The thought of foolishness [is] sin: and the scorner [is] an abomination to men.
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[If] thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength [is] small.
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If thou forbear to deliver [them that are] drawn unto death, and [those that are] ready to be slain;
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If thou sayest, Behold, we knew it not; doth not he that pondereth the heart consider [it]? and he that keepeth thy soul, doth [not] he know [it]? and shall [not] he render to [every] man according to his works?
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My son, eat thou honey, because [it is] good; and the honeycomb, [which is] sweet to thy taste: