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14 Where there is no guidance, a nation[a] falls,
    but in an abundance of counselors there is safety.(A)

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  1. 11.14 Or an army

14 Where there is no guidance, a nation[a] shall fall,
    but there is safety in an abundance of counsel.

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  1. Proverbs 11:14 Or “people”

22 Without counsel, plans go wrong,
    but with many advisers they succeed.(A)

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22 Plans go wrong when there is no counsel,
    but with many advisors it will succeed.

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18 Plans are established by taking advice;
    wage war by following wise guidance.(A)

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18 A plan[a] will be established by advice,
    and with guidance make war.

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  1. Proverbs 20:18 Hebrew “plans”

Wise warriors are mightier than strong ones[a]
    and those who have knowledge than those who have strength,(A)
for by wise guidance you can wage your war,
    and in abundance of counselors there is victory.(B)

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  1. 24.5 Gk Compare Syr Tg: Heb A wise man is strength

The warrior of wisdom is in strength,
    and a man of knowledge is strong in power.
For with wise guidance you shall make war for yourself,
    and victory is in an abundance of counsel.

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Perfume and incense make the heart glad,
    but the soul is torn by trouble.[a]

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  1. 27.9 Gk: Heb the sweetness of a friend is better than one’s own counsel

Perfume and incense will gladden a heart,
    and the pleasantness of one’s friend is personal advice.[a]

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  1. Proverbs 27:9 Literally “because of advice of a person”