Proverbs 24:1-3

Holman Christian Standard Bible

24 Don’t envy evil men^(A)
or desire to be with them,^(B)
²for their hearts plan violence,
and their words stir up trouble.^(C)

³A house is built by wisdom,^(D)
and it is established by understanding;

Proverbs 24:1-3

New International Version

24 Do not envy^(A) the wicked,
do not desire their company;
²for their hearts plot violence,^(B)
and their lips talk about making trouble.^(C)

³By wisdom a house is built,^(D)
and through understanding it is established;

Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

New International Version (NIV)