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14 Where there is no wise guidance, the nation falls,
    but in the multitude of counselors there is victory.

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14 Where there is no guidance, a nation[a] falls,
    but in an abundance of counselors there is safety.(A)

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  1. 11.14 Or an army

22 Where there is no counsel, plans fail;
    but in a multitude of counselors they are established.

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22 Without counsel, plans go wrong,
    but with many advisers they succeed.(A)

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18 Plans are established by advice;
    by wise guidance you wage war!

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18 Plans are established by taking advice;
    wage war by following wise guidance.(A)

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A wise man has great power;
    and a knowledgeable man increases strength;
for by wise guidance you wage your war;
    and victory is in many advisors.

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Wise warriors are mightier than strong ones[a]
    and those who have knowledge than those who have strength,(A)
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

Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart;
    so does earnest counsel from a man’s friend.

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Perfume and incense make the heart glad,
    but the soul is torn by trouble.[a]

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  1. 27.9 Gk: Heb the sweetness of a friend is better than one’s own counsel