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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)

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  1. 24.5 Gk Compare Syr Tg: Heb A wise man is strength
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Proverbs 24:5-6
Christian Standard Bible

5 A wise warrior is better than a strong one,[a]
and a man of knowledge than one of strength;[b](A)
6 for you should wage war with sound guidance—
victory comes with many counselors.(B)

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Footnotes

  1. 24:5 LXX, Syr; MT reads is in strength
  2. 24:5 LXX, Syr, Tg; MT reads knowledge exerts strength
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