2. Because he is found of them that tempt him not, And is manifested to them that do not distrust him.
3. For crooked thoughts separate from God; And the supreme Power, when it is brought to the proof, puts to confusion the foolish:
4. Because wisdom will not enter into a soul that deviseth evil, Nor dwell in a body that is held in pledge by sin.
5. For a holy spirit of discipline will flee deceit. And will start away from thoughts that are without understanding, And will be put to confusion when unrighteousness has come in.
6. For wisdom is a spirit that loves man, And she will not hold a blasphemer guiltless for his lips; Because God bears witness of his reins, And is a true overseer of his heart, And a hearer of his tongue: