Proverbs 11:14
New Living Translation
14 Without wise leadership, a nation falls;
there is safety in having many advisers.
Proverbs 11:14
New American Standard Bible
14 Where there is no (A)guidance the people fall,
But in an abundance of counselors there is [a]victory.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 11:14 Lit deliverance
Proverbs 15:22
New Living Translation
22 Plans go wrong for lack of advice;
many advisers bring success.
Proverbs 15:22
New American Standard Bible
22 Without consultation, plans are frustrated,
But with many counselors they [a]succeed.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 15:22 Or are established
Proverbs 20:18
New Living Translation
18 Plans succeed through good counsel;
don’t go to war without wise advice.
Proverbs 20:18
New American Standard Bible
Proverbs 24:5-6
New Living Translation
5 The wise are mightier than the strong,[a]
and those with knowledge grow stronger and stronger.
6 So don’t go to war without wise guidance;
victory depends on having many advisers.
Footnotes
- 24:5 As in Greek version; Hebrew reads A wise man is strength.
Proverbs 24:5-6
New American Standard Bible
5 A (A)wise man is [a]strong,
And a person of knowledge [b]increases power.
6 For (B)by wise guidance you will [c]wage war,
And (C)in an abundance of counselors there is victory.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 24:5 Lit in strength
- Proverbs 24:5 Lit strengthens power
- Proverbs 24:6 Lit make battle for yourself
Proverbs 27:9
New Living Translation
9 The heartfelt counsel of a friend
is as sweet as perfume and incense.
Proverbs 27:9
New American Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 27:9 Lit soul’s
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