14 Where there is no (A)guidance the people fall,
But in an abundance of counselors there is [a]victory.

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  1. Proverbs 11:14 Lit deliverance

14 A nation falls through a lack of guidance,
    but victory comes through the counsel of many.[a]

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  1. Proverbs 11:14 Or through much planning

22 Without consultation, plans are frustrated,
But with many counselors they [a]succeed.

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  1. Proverbs 15:22 Or are established

22 Plans fail without advice,
    but with many counselors they are confirmed.

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A (A)wise man is [a]strong,
And a person of knowledge [b]increases power.
For (B)by wise guidance you will [c]wage war,
And (C)in an abundance of counselors there is victory.

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  1. Proverbs 24:5 Lit in strength
  2. Proverbs 24:5 Lit strengthens power
  3. Proverbs 24:6 Lit make battle for yourself

A wise man is strong,[a]
    and a knowledgeable man grows in strength.
For through wise counsel you will wage your war,
    and victory lies in an abundance of advisors.

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  1. Proverbs 24:5 So MT; LXX reads Being wise is better than being strong