Proverbs 1:5
Amplified Bible
5
The wise will hear and increase their learning,
And the person of understanding will acquire wise counsel and the skill [to steer his course wisely and lead others to the truth],(A)
Proverbs 1:5
New American Standard Bible
5 A wise person will hear and (A)increase in learning,
And a (B)person of understanding will acquire wise counsel,
Proverbs 11:14
Amplified Bible
14
Where there is no [wise, intelligent] guidance, the people fall [and go off course like a ship without a helm],
But in the abundance of [wise and godly] counselors there is victory.
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 11:14
Amplified Bible
14
Where there is no [wise, intelligent] guidance, the people fall [and go off course like a ship without a helm],
But in the abundance of [wise and godly] counselors there is victory.
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
Amplified Bible
22
Without consultation and wise advice, plans are frustrated,
But with many counselors they are established and succeed.
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 19:20-21
Amplified Bible
20
Listen to counsel, receive instruction, and accept correction,
That you may be wise in the time to come.
21
Many plans are in a man’s mind,
But it is the Lord’s purpose for him that will stand (be carried out).(A)
Proverbs 19:20-21
New American Standard Bible
20 (A)Listen to advice and accept discipline,
So that you may be wise [a]the rest of your days.
21 Many (B)plans are in a person’s heart,
But the (C)advice of the Lord will stand.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 19:20 Lit in your latter end
Proverbs 20:18
Amplified Bible
18
Plans are established by counsel;
So make war [only] with wise guidance.
Proverbs 20:18
New American Standard Bible
Proverbs 25:5
Amplified Bible
5
Take away the wicked from before the king,
And his throne will be established in righteousness.
Proverbs 25:5
New American Standard Bible
Proverbs 27:9
Amplified Bible
9
Oil and perfume make the heart glad;
So does the sweetness of a friend’s counsel that comes from the heart.
Proverbs 27:9
New American Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 27:9 Lit soul’s
Proverbs 29:12
Amplified Bible
12
If a ruler pays attention to lies [and encourages corruption],
All his officials will become wicked.
Proverbs 29:12
New American Standard Bible
12 If a (A)ruler pays attention to falsehood,
All his ministers become wicked.
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