Proverbs 11:14
Expanded Bible
14 Without ·leadership [guidance] a ·nation [people] falls,
but ·lots of good advice [L an abundance of counselors] will ·save it [bring victory; Eccl. 9:13–15].
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 15:22
Expanded Bible
22 Plans fail without good advice,
but they succeed with the advice of many others.
Proverbs 15:22
Amplified Bible
22
Without consultation and wise advice, plans are frustrated,
But with many counselors they are established and succeed.
Proverbs 20:18
Expanded Bible
18 Get advice if you want your plans to ·work [be firm].
If you go to war, get ·the advice of others [guidance].
Proverbs 20:18
Amplified Bible
18
Plans are established by counsel;
So make war [only] with wise guidance.
Proverbs 24:5-6
Expanded Bible
5 Wise people ·have great power [or are mightier than strong people],
and those with knowledge ·have [or than those with] great strength.
6 So you need ·advice [guidance] when you go to war.
If you have lots of ·good advice [counselors], you will win.
Proverbs 24:5-6
Amplified Bible
5
A wise man is strong,
And a man of knowledge strengthens his power;(A)
6
For by wise guidance you can wage your war,
And in an abundance of [wise] counselors there is victory and safety.
Proverbs 27:9
Expanded Bible
9 The sweet smell of perfume and oils is pleasant,
and so is good advice from a friend.
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.
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