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24 19. Do not be jealous of evil people. Do not try to be friends with them. They only think about how to cause trouble. They only speak to be cruel.

20. It is wisdom that helps a man to build a house.[a] The house will have a strong foundation if he understands what is right.

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Footnotes

  1. 24:3 ‘house’ or ‘family’

Saying 20

24 Do not envy(A) the wicked,
    do not desire their company;
for their hearts plot violence,(B)
    and their lips talk about making trouble.(C)

Saying 21

By wisdom a house is built,(D)
    and through understanding it is established;

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