Proverbs 11:14
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
14 Where there is no guidance, a nation[a] falls,
but in an abundance of counselors there is safety.(A)
Footnotes
- 11.14 Or an army
Proverbs 11:14
Common English Bible
14 Without guidance, a people will fall,
but there is victory with many counselors.
Proverbs 15:22
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
22 Without counsel, plans go wrong,
but with many advisers they succeed.(A)
Proverbs 15:22
Common English Bible
22 Plans fail with no counsel,
but with many counselors they succeed.
Proverbs 20:18
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
18 Plans are established by taking advice;
wage war by following wise guidance.(A)
Proverbs 20:18
Common English Bible
18 Plans are firmed up by advice;
wage wars with good guidance.
Proverbs 24:5-6
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
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)
Footnotes
- 24.5 Gk Compare Syr Tg: Heb A wise man is strength
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 27:9
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
9 Perfume and incense make the heart glad,
but the soul is torn by trouble.[a]
Footnotes
- 27.9 Gk: Heb the sweetness of a friend is better than one’s own counsel
Proverbs 27:9
Common English Bible
9 Oil and incense make the heart glad,
and the sweetness of friends comes from their advice.[a]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 27:9 Heb uncertain
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