Devine Scripture

Proverbs 24:6

Proverbs chapter 24 · verse 6 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

For by wise guidance thou shalt make thy war; And in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

For by wise guidance thou shalt make thy war; And in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.

Context

v.5A wise man is strong; Yea, a man of knowledge increaseth might.

v.6This passage

v.7Wisdom is too high for a fool: He openeth not his mouth in the gate.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Luke 14:31

    Or what king, as he goeth to encounter another king in war, will not sit down first and take counsel whether he is able with ten thousand to meet him that cometh against him with twenty thousand?

  • Proverbs 15:22

    Where there is no counsel, purposes are disappointed; But in the multitude of counsellors they are established.

  • 2 Timothy 4:7

    I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith:

  • 1 Corinthians 9:25

    And every man that striveth in the games exerciseth self-control in all things. Now they do it to receive a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible.

  • Proverbs 20:18

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

  • 1 Timothy 6:11

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