Proverbs 24:6
What does Proverbs 24:6 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 24:6 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000For by wise guidance thou shalt make thy war; And in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.
KJV
King James Version · 1611For by wise counsel thou shalt make thy war: and in multitude of counsellors there is safety.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901For by wise guidance thou shalt make thy war; And in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949For by wise guiding you will overcome in war: and in a number of wise guides there is salvation.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862For by plans thou makest for thyself war, And deliverance <FI>is<Fi> in a multitude of counsellors.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Because war is managed by due ordering: and there shall be safety where there are many counsels.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890For with good advice shalt thou make thy war; and in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.
Context
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.
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