Proverbs 24:6
for by wise direction you can wage your war 1 and with many advisors there is victory. 1
Unlocked Literal Bible
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 warrior of wisdom is strong, 1 and a man of knowledge increases his strength; 1
7Wisdom is too high for a fool; 1 in the gate he does not open his mouth. 1
Cross References
Proverbs 11:14Where there is no wise direction, a nation falls, 1 but victory comes by consulting many advisors. 1
Proverbs 20:18Plans are established by advice 1 and only with wise guidance should you wage war. 1
1 Corinthians 9:25Every athlete exercises self-control in all things. They do it to receive a wreath that is perishable, but we do it to receive one that is imperishable.
1 Timothy 6:11But you, man of God, flee from these things. Pursue righteousness, godliness, faithfulness, love, endurance, and gentleness.
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 →