Now the serpent was craftier than any of the wild animals Jehovah God had made. He said to the woman: Did God really say, you must not eat from any tree in the garden?

I will give you ability to talk and words of wisdom, which your adversaries shall not be able to resist or refute.

Your obedience has come to our attention abroad. I am glad therefore on your behalf. Yet I would have you wise to that which is good and simple concerning evil.

Brothers, do not be like children in understanding. When it comes to evil be innocent children but in your thinking be mature adults.

But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve in his craftiness, your minds will be lead away from the simplicity and the purity (cleanness) that is toward Christ.

Be careful how you walk, not as unwise men but as wise.

Since the day we heard about you, we have not ceased to pray and make request for you. We pray for you to be filled with the [intimate accurate] knowledge (discernment) (recognition) of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding. (Philippians 1:9) (John 17:3)

Behave with wisdom toward those who are outside, making the most of the time.

Harmless

They do not serve our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the unaware.

This is our pride and testimony of conscience. In holiness and Godly sincerity we behaved ourselves in the world, and more abundantly toward you. It was not by fleshly wisdom but by the grace of God.

Avoid this, that any man should blame us in the matter of this bounty that is ministered by us:

But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve in his craftiness, your minds will be lead away from the simplicity and the purity (cleanness) that is toward Christ.

That way you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation. You are seen as lights in the world.

You and God are witnesses, how devoutly and righteously, without blame, we behaved toward you who believe!

Abstain from all appearance of evil.

General references

He thought: If Esau comes and attacks the first group, the other may be able to escape.

Also put my silver cup in the sack of the youngest brother. The servant did as he was told.

David sent spies to confirm Saul's arrival.

(The Beloved) My love among the daughters is like a lily among thorns.

Why do you make me see wickedness and immorality? Destruction and violence are before me. Strife exists and contention arises.