My son, if your heart is wise, then my heart will be glad; my inmost being will rejoice when your lips speak what is right.
Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always be zealous for the fear of the LORD.
There is surely a future hope for you, and your hope will not be cut off.
A wise man has great power, and a man of knowledge increases strength; for waging war you need guidance, and for victory many advisers.
Wisdom is too high for a fool; in the assembly at the gate he has nothing to say.
PROVERBS 23:15-18, 24:5-7
