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14 Where there is no (A)guidance the people fall,
But in abundance of counselors there is salvation.

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14 For lack of guidance a nation falls,(A)
    but victory is won through many advisers.(B)

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22 Without consultation, [a]plans are frustrated,
But with many counselors they [b]succeed.

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  1. Proverbs 15:22 Lit thoughts
  2. Proverbs 15:22 Or are established

22 Plans fail for lack of counsel,(A)
    but with many advisers(B) they succeed.(C)

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18 [a](A)Thoughts are established by counsel,
So (B)make war by guidance.

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  1. Proverbs 20:18 Or Plans

18 Plans are established by seeking advice;
    so if you wage war, obtain guidance.(A)

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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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  1. Proverbs 24:5 Lit in strength

Saying 22

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

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(A)Oil and incense make the heart glad,
So counsel from the [a]soul is sweet to his friend.

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  1. Proverbs 27:9 Lit soul’s counsel

Perfume(A) and incense bring joy to the heart,
    and the pleasantness of a friend
    springs from their heartfelt advice.

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