Proverbs 24:6
For war is undertaken in an orderly manner, and safety shall be where there are many counsels.
Catholic Public Domain Version
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 well-taught man is robust and valiant.
7Wisdom is beyond the foolish; at the gate he will not open his mouth.
Cross References
Proverbs 11:14Where there is no governor, the people shall fall. But where there is much counsel, well-being shall be.
Proverbs 20:18Plans are strengthened by counsels. And wars are to be handled by governments.
1 Corinthians 9:25And one who competes in a contest abstains from all things. And they do this, of course, so that they may achieve a corruptible crown. But we do this, so that we may achieve what is incorruptible.
1 Timothy 6:11But you, O man of God, flee from these things, and truly pursue justice, piety, faith, charity, patience, meekness.
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 →