Proverbs 24:5-14

New International Version

⁵ The wise prevail through great power,
    and those who have knowledge muster their strength.
⁶ Surely you need guidance to wage war,
    and victory is won through many advisers.^(A)

⁷ Wisdom is too high for fools;
    in the assembly at the gate they must not open their mouths.

⁸ Whoever plots evil
    will be known as a schemer.
⁹ The schemes of folly are sin,
    and people detest a mocker.

¹⁰ If you falter in a time of trouble,
    how small is your strength!^(B)
11 Rescue those being led away to death;
    hold back those staggering toward slaughter.^(C)
12 If you say, “But we knew nothing about this,”
    does not he who weighs^(D) the heart perceive it?
Does not he who guards your life know it?
    Will he not repay^(E) everyone according to what they have done?^(F)

¹³ Eat honey, my son, for it is good;
    honey from the comb is sweet to your taste.
¹⁴ Know also that wisdom is like honey for you:
    If you find it, there is a future hope for you,
    and your hope will not be cut off.^(G)