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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

14 Without guidance, people fall,
but with many counselors there is deliverance.(A)

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

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22 Plans fail when there is no counsel,
but with many advisers they succeed.(A)

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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

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

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