Proverbs 20:18
What does Proverbs 20:18 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 20:18 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Every purpose is established by counsel; And by wise guidance make thou war.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Every purpose is established by counsel: and with good advice make war.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Every purpose is established by counsel; And by wise guidance make thou war.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Every purpose is put into effect by wise help: and by wise guiding make war.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Purposes by counsel thou dost establish, And with plans make thou war.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Designs are strengthened by counsels: and wars are to be managed by governments.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Plans are established by counsel; and with good advice make war.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Judges 20:23
And the children of Israel went up and wept before Jehovah until even; and they asked of Jehovah, saying, Shall I again draw nigh to battle against the children of Benjamin my brother? And Jehovah said, Go up against him.
- 2 Chronicles 25:17
Then Amaziah king of Judah took advice, and sent to Joash, the son of Jehoahaz the son of Jehu, king of Israel, saying, Come, let us look one another in the face.
- Judges 1:1
And it came to pass after the death of Joshua, that the children of Israel asked of Jehovah, saying, Who shall go up for us first against the Canaanites, to fight against them?
- Proverbs 11:14
Where no wise guidance is, the people falleth; But in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.
- Judges 20:7
Behold, ye children of Israel, all of you, give here your advice and counsel.
- Proverbs 25:8
Go not forth hastily to strive, Lestthou know notwhat to do in the end thereof, When thy neighbor hath put thee to shame.
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