Proverbs 24:1-6

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24 Be not ^(A)envious of evil men,
    nor desire to be ^(B)with them,
² for their hearts ^(C)devise violence,
    and their lips ^(D)talk of trouble.
³ By ^(E)wisdom a house is built,
    and by understanding it is established;
⁴ by knowledge the rooms are filled
    with all ^(F)precious and pleasant riches.
^5 (G)A wise man is full of strength,
    and a man of knowledge enhances his might,
⁶ for by ^(H)wise guidance you can wage your war,
    and in ^(I)abundance of counsellors there is victory.