"For by wise counsel thou shalt make thy war: and in multitude of counsellors {there is} safety." — Proverbs 24:6

Proverbs 24:6 · KJV

“For by wise counsel thou shalt make thy war: and in multitude of counsellors {there is} safety.”

— Proverbs 24:6

A wise man {is} strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength. {is strong: Heb. is in strength} {increaseth...: Heb. strengtheneth might}

Verse 7

Wisdom {is} too high for a fool: he openeth not his mouth in the gate.

Proverbs 24 — Context

And by knowledge shall the chambers be filled with all precious and pleasant riches.

A wise man {is} strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength. {is strong: Heb. is in strength} {increaseth...: Heb. strengtheneth might}

For by wise counsel thou shalt make thy war: and in multitude of counsellors {there is} safety.

Wisdom {is} too high for a fool: he openeth not his mouth in the gate.

He that deviseth to do evil shall be called a mischievous person.

Cross References

Proverbs 11:14

Where no counsel {is}, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors {there is} safety.

Proverbs 20:18

{Every} purpose is established by counsel: and with good advice make war.

Ephesians 6:10-20

Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.

Luke 14:31

Or what king, going to make war against another king, sitteth not down first, and consulteth whether he be able with ten thousand to meet him that cometh against him with twenty thousand?

Proverbs 15:22

Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.

1 Timothy 6:11-12

But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.

1 Corinthians 9:25-27

And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they {do it} to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible.

2 Timothy 4:7

I have fought a good fight, I have finished {my} course, I have kept the faith: