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24 Do not envy evil people
    or wish you were with them,
because their minds plot violence,
    and their lips talk trouble.

With wisdom a house is built.
    With understanding it is established.

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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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