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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 Without guidance people fall,
but in many advisors there is safety.

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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 without advice,
but where there are many advisors they succeed.

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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 strengthened by obtaining advice,
so do not wage war without consultation.

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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

A wise person grows strong,
and a knowledgeable man becomes more powerful,
because advice prepares you for battle,
and many advisors bring victory.

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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

Olive oil and incense bring joy to a heart,
and the sweetness of a friend comes from his sincere advice.[a]

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  1. Proverbs 27:9 Or is better than your own advice