Proverbs 24:6
For by wise counsel thou shalt make thy war: and in multitude of counsellors there is safety.
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- Prov 11:14 : 14 Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.
- Prov 20:18 : 18 Every purpose is established by counsel: and with good advice make war.
- Luke 14:31 : 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?
- Prov 15:22 : 22 Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.
- Eph 6:10-20 : 10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. 11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. 13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. 14 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; 15 And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; 16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. 17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: 18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; 19 And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel, 20 For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.
- 2 Tim 4:7 : 7 I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:
- 1 Tim 6:11-12 : 11 But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness. 12 Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.
- 1 Cor 9:25-27 : 25 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. 26 I therefore so run, not as uncertainly; so fight I, not as one that beateth the air: 27 But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway.
Similar Verses (AI)
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- Prov 11:14-152 verses81%
14 Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.
15 He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: and he that hateth suretiship is sure.
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18 Every purpose is established by counsel: and with good advice make war.
- Prov 15:22-232 verses80%
22 Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.
23 A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it!
- Prov 24:3-53 verses76%
3 Through wisdom is an house builded; and by understanding it is established:
4 And by knowledge shall the chambers be filled with all precious and pleasant riches.
5 A wise man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength.
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7 Wisdom is too high for a fool: he openeth not his mouth in the gate.
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19 Wisdom strengtheneth the wise more than ten mighty men which are in the city.
- Prov 19:20-212 verses71%
20 Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.
21 There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.
- Prov 21:30-312 verses71%
30 There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.
31 The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but safety is of the LORD.
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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?
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22 A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.
- Eccl 9:17-182 verses70%
17 The words of wise men are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools.
18 Wisdom is better than weapons of war: but one sinner destroyeth much good.
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16 There is no king saved by the multitude of an host: a mighty man is not delivered by much strength.
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15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.
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5 A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:
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28 In the multitude of people is the king's honour: but in the want of people is the destruction of the prince.
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11 Discretion shall preserve thee, understanding shall keep thee:
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2 For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof: but by a man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged.
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2 The mighty man, and the man of war, the judge, and the prophet, and the prudent, and the ancient,
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14 Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am understanding; I have strength.
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6 And for a spirit of judgment to him that sitteth in judgment, and for strength to them that turn the battle to the gate.
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10 Take counsel together, and it shall come to nought; speak the word, and it shall not stand: for God is with us.
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24 The crown of the wise is their riches: but the foolishness of fools is folly.
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3 How hast thou counselled him that hath no wisdom? and how hast thou plentifully declared the thing as it is?
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12 A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished.
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6 And wisdom and knowledge shall be the stability of thy times, and strength of salvation: the fear of the LORD is his treasure.
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14 There was a little city, and few men within it; and there came a great king against it, and besieged it, and built great bulwarks against it:
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14 Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.
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8 The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.
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11 Therefore I counsel that all Israel be generally gathered unto thee, from Dan even to Beersheba, as the sand that is by the sea for multitude; and that thou go to battle in thine own person.
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5 Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; but a man of understanding will draw it out.
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5 He shall recount his worthies: they shall stumble in their walk; they shall make haste to the wall thereof, and the defence shall be prepared.
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7 Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.
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8 Then the king of Syria warred against Israel, and took counsel with his servants, saying, In such and such a place shall be my camp.
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25 Go not forth into the field, nor walk by the way; for the sword of the enemy and fear is on every side.
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13 With him is wisdom and strength, he hath counsel and understanding.
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16 Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly.
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20 Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace is joy.
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23 Then shalt thou walk in thy way safely, and thy foot shall not stumble.
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17 He leadeth counsellors away spoiled, and maketh the judges fools.
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12 For wisdom is a defence, and money is a defence: but the excellency of knowledge is, that wisdom giveth life to them that have it.
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21 Acquaint now thyself with him, and be at peace: thereby good shall come unto thee.