Proverbs 24:6
Surely, with concerted measures, shalt thou make for thyself war, and, success, lieth in the greatness of the counsellor.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
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 mighty, and, a man of knowledge, becometh alert in vigour.
7Unattainable to a foolish man, are the dictates of wisdom, in the gate, he openeth not his mouth.
Cross References
Proverbs 11:14With no guidance, a people will fall, but, safety, lieth in the greatness of the counsellor.
Proverbs 20:18Plans—by counsel, shalt thou establish, and, with concerted measures, make thou war.
1 Corinthians 9:25But, every man who striveth in the games, in all things, useth self-control;—they, indeed, then, that a corruptible crown, they may receive; but, we, an incorruptible!
1 Timothy 6:11But, thou, O man of God! from these things, flee! and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance, 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 →