Proverbs 11:14
World English Bible
14 Where there is no wise guidance, the nation falls,
but in the multitude of counselors there is victory.
Proverbs 11:14
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14 Where there is no guidance, a nation[a] falls,
but in an abundance of counselors there is safety.(A)
Footnotes
- 11.14 Or an army
Proverbs 15:22
World English Bible
22 Where there is no counsel, plans fail;
but in a multitude of counselors they are established.
Proverbs 15:22
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22 Without counsel, plans go wrong,
but with many advisers they succeed.(A)
Proverbs 20:18
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18 Plans are established by advice;
by wise guidance you wage war!
Proverbs 20:18
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18 Plans are established by taking advice;
wage war by following wise guidance.(A)
Proverbs 24:5-6
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5 A wise man has great power;
and a knowledgeable man increases strength;
6 for by wise guidance you wage your war;
and victory is in many advisors.
Proverbs 24:5-6
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5 Wise warriors are mightier than strong ones[a]
and those who have knowledge than those who have strength,(A)
6 for by wise guidance you can wage your war,
and in abundance of counselors there is victory.(B)
Footnotes
- 24.5 Gk Compare Syr Tg: Heb A wise man is strength
Proverbs 27:9
World English Bible
9 Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart;
so does earnest counsel from a man’s friend.
Proverbs 27:9
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9 Perfume and incense make the heart glad,
but the soul is torn by trouble.[a]
Footnotes
- 27.9 Gk: Heb the sweetness of a friend is better than one’s own counsel
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