Proverbs 24:1-3

International Children’s Bible

24 Don’t envy evil people.
Don’t try to be friends with them.
²In their minds they plan cruel things.
And they always talk about making trouble.

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

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;

International Children’s Bible (ICB)

New International Version (NIV)