Proverbs 24:6
For by wise counsel canst thou conduct thy war; and there is help in a multitude of counsellors.
Leeser Tanakh
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 [always] in power; and a man of knowledge fortifieth [his] strength.
7Wisdom is too high for a fool: in the gate can he not open his mouth.
Cross References
Proverbs 11:14Where there is no wise guidance, a people must fall: but [it will obtain] help through the multitude of counsellors.
Proverbs 20:18Plans are established by counsel; and with wise reflection conduct war.
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 →