Proverbs 11:14
Christian Standard Bible
14 Without guidance, a people will fall,
but with many counselors there is deliverance.(A)
Proverbs 11:14
International Standard Version
14 A nation falls through a lack of guidance,
but victory comes through the counsel of many.[a]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 11:14 Or through much planning
Proverbs 15:22
Christian Standard Bible
22 Plans fail when there is no counsel,
but with many advisers they succeed.(A)
Proverbs 15:22
International Standard Version
22 Plans fail without advice,
but with many counselors they are confirmed.
Proverbs 20:18
Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 20:18
International Standard Version
18 Make plans by seeking advice;
make war by obtaining guidance.
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)
Proverbs 24:5-6
International Standard Version
5 A wise man is strong,[a]
and a knowledgeable man grows in strength.
6 For through wise counsel you will wage your war,
and victory lies in an abundance of advisors.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 24:5 So MT; LXX reads Being wise is better than being strong
Proverbs 27:9
Christian Standard Bible
9 Oil(A) and incense bring joy to the heart,
and the sweetness of a friend is better than self-counsel.[a]
Footnotes
- 27:9 LXX reads heart, but the soul is torn up by affliction
Proverbs 27:9
International Standard Version
9 Ointments and perfume encourage the heart;
in a similar way, a friend’s advice is sweet to the soul.[a]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 27:9 So MT; LXX reads heart; but through misfortune the soul is torn apart
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