Proverbs 24:1-34 CSB

[1] Don't envy the evil or desire to be with them, [2] for their hearts plan violence, and their words stir up trouble. [3] A house is built by wisdom, and it is established by understanding; [4] by knowledge the rooms are filled with every precious and beautiful treasure. [5] A wise warrior is better than a strong one, and a man of knowledge than one of strength; [6] for you should wage war with sound guidance- victory comes with many counselors. [7] Wisdom is inaccessible to a fool; he does not open his mouth at the city gate. [8] The one who plots evil will be called a schemer. [9] A foolish scheme is sin, and a mocker is detestable to people. [10] If you do nothing in a difficult time, your strength is limited. [11] Rescue those being taken off to death, and save those stumbling toward slaughter. [12] If you say, "But we didn't know about this," won't he who weighs hearts consider it? Won't he who protects your life know? Won't he repay a person according to his work? [13] Eat honey, my son, for it is good, and the honeycomb is sweet to your palate; [14] realize that wisdom is the same for you. If you find it, you will have a future, and your hope will never fade. [15] Don't set an ambush, you wicked one, at the camp of the righteous man; don't destroy his dwelling. [16] Though a righteous person falls seven times, he will get up, but the wicked will stumble into ruin. [17] Don't gloat when your enemy falls, and don't let your heart rejoice when he stumbles, [18] or the LORD will see, be displeased, and turn his wrath away from him. [19] Don't be agitated by evildoers, and don't envy the wicked. [20] For the evil have no future; the lamp of the wicked will be put out. [21] My son, fear the LORD, as well as the king, and don't associate with rebels, [22] for destruction will come suddenly from them; who knows what distress these two can bring? [23] These sayings also belong to the wise: It is not good to show partiality in judgment. [24] Whoever says to the guilty, "You are innocent"- peoples will curse him, and nations will denounce him; [25] but it will go well with those who convict the guilty, and a generous blessing will come to them. [26] He who gives an honest answer gives a kiss on the lips. [27] Complete your outdoor work, and prepare your field; afterward, build your house. [28] Don't testify against your neighbor without cause. Don't deceive with your lips. [29] Don't say, "I'll do to him what he did to me; I'll repay the man for what he has done." [30] I went by the field of a slacker and by the vineyard of one lacking sense. [31] Thistles had come up everywhere, weeds covered the ground, and the stone wall was ruined. [32] I saw, and took it to heart; I looked, and received instruction: [33] a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the arms to rest, [34] and your poverty will come like a robber, and your need, like a bandit.