Proverbs 24:6
For by wise guiding you will overcome in war: and in a number of wise guides there is salvation.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
For by wise counsel thou shalt make thy war: and in multitude of counsellors there is safety.
In Context
5A wise man is strong; and a man of knowledge makes strength greater.
7Wisdom is outside the power of the foolish: he keeps his mouth shut in the public place.
Cross References
Proverbs 11:14When there is no helping suggestion the people will have a fall, but with a number of wise guides they will be safe.
Proverbs 20:18Every purpose is put into effect by wise help: and by wise guiding make war.
1 Corinthians 9:25And every man who takes part in the sports has self-control in all things. Now they do it to get a crown which is of this world, but we for an eternal crown.
1 Timothy 6:11But you, O man of God, keep yourself from these things, and go after righteousness, religion, faith, love, a quiet mind, gentle behaviour.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 24:4-7
3 Through wisdom is an house builded; and by understanding it is established: 4 And by knowledge shall the chambers be filled with all precious and pleasant riches. 5 A wise man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength. 6 For by wise counsel thou shalt make thy war: and in multitude of counsellors there is safety. We are tempted to envy those that grow rich, and raise their estates and families, by such unjust courses as our consciences will by no means suffer us to use. But, to set aside that… Read the whole commentary →