Proverbs 24:5-6
New International Version
Saying 22
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)
Proverbs 24:5-6
Common English Bible
5 A wise person is mightier than a strong one;[a]
a knowledgeable person than a powerful one.
6 You should make war with guidance;
victory comes with many counselors.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 24:5 LXX; MT A wise man is strong.
Proverbs 24:5-6
King James Version
5 A wise man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength.
6 For by wise counsel thou shalt make thy war: and in multitude of counsellors there is safety.
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Proverbs 24:27
New International Version
27 Put your outdoor work in order
and get your fields ready;
after that, build your house.
Proverbs 24:27
Common English Bible
27 Get your outside work done;
make preparations in the field;
then you can build your house.
Proverbs 24:27
King James Version
27 Prepare thy work without, and make it fit for thyself in the field; and afterwards build thine house.
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Proverbs 25:4-5
New International Version
Proverbs 25:4-5
Common English Bible
4 Remove the dross from the silver,
and a vessel will come out for the refiner.
5 Remove the wicked from the king’s presence,
and his throne will be established in righteousness.
Proverbs 25:4-5
King James Version
4 Take away the dross from the silver, and there shall come forth a vessel for the finer.
5 Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness.
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Proverbs 25:15
New International Version
Proverbs 25:15
Common English Bible
15 A commander can be persuaded with patience,
and a tender tongue can break a bone.
Proverbs 25:15
King James Version
15 By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone.
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Proverbs 29:4
New International Version
Proverbs 29:4
Common English Bible
4 A king gives stability to the land by justice,
but one who imposes heavy taxes tears it down.
Proverbs 29:4
King James Version
4 The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.
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Proverbs 29:14
New International Version
14 If a king judges the poor with fairness,
his throne will be established forever.(A)
Proverbs 29:14
Common English Bible
14 If a king judges the poor honestly,
his throne will be established forever.
Proverbs 29:14
King James Version
14 The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
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