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A (A)wise man is [a]strong,
And a man of knowledge strengthens his power.
For (B)by guidance you will make war,
And (C)in abundance of counselors there is salvation.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 24:5 Lit in strength

A wise warrior is better than a strong one,[a]
and a man of knowledge than one of strength;[b](A)
for you should wage war with sound guidance—
victory comes with many counselors.(B)

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Footnotes

  1. 24:5 LXX, Syr; MT reads is in strength
  2. 24:5 LXX, Syr, Tg; MT reads knowledge exerts strength