Proverbs 24:5-6
Common English Bible
5 A wise person is mightier than a strong one;[a]
a knowledgeable person than a powerful one.
6 You should make war with guidance;
victory comes with many counselors.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 24:5 LXX; MT A wise man is strong.
Proverbs 24:27
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27 Get your outside work done;
make preparations in the field;
then you can build your house.
Proverbs 25:4-5
Common English Bible
4 Remove the dross from the silver,
and a vessel will come out for the refiner.
5 Remove the wicked from the king’s presence,
and his throne will be established in righteousness.
Proverbs 25:15
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15 A commander can be persuaded with patience,
and a tender tongue can break a bone.
Proverbs 29:4
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4 A king gives stability to the land by justice,
but one who imposes heavy taxes tears it down.
Proverbs 29:14
Common English Bible
14 If a king judges the poor honestly,
his throne will be established forever.
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