Proverbs 24:1-5 New Century Version (NCV)

1. Don’t envy evil peopleor try to be friends with them.

2. Their minds are always planning violence,and they always talk about making trouble.

3. It takes wisdom to have a good family,and it takes understanding to make it strong.

4. It takes knowledge to fill a homewith rare and beautiful treasures.

5. Wise people have great power,and those with knowledge have great strength.

Proverbs 24