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Proverbs 24:6-8
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6 (A)For by wise counsel you will wage your own war,
And in a multitude of counselors there is safety.

7 (B)Wisdom is too lofty for a fool;
He does not open his mouth in the gate.

8 He who (C)plots to do evil
Will be called a [a]schemer.

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  1. Proverbs 24:8 Lit. master of evil plots
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Proverbs 24:6-8
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6 for by (A)wise guidance you can wage your war,
    and in (B)abundance of counselors there is victory.
7 Wisdom is (C)too high for a fool;
    in (D)the gate he does not open his mouth.

8 Whoever (E)plans to do evil
    will be called a schemer.

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