Devine Scripture

Proverbs 20:18

Proverbs chapter 20 · verse 18 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Every purpose is established by counsel; And by wise guidance make thou war.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Every purpose is established by counsel; And by wise guidance make thou war.

Context

v.17Bread of falsehood is sweet to a man; But afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel.

v.18This passage

v.19He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; Therefore company not with him that openeth wide his lips.

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.