Proverbs 20:18
Plans are established by counsel, so make war with guidance.
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Referenced Verses
- Prov 15:22 : 22 Plans fail when there is no counsel, but with abundant advisers they are established.
- Prov 24:6 : 6 for with guidance you wage your war, and with numerous advisers there is victory.
- Luke 14:31 : 31 Or what king, going out to confront another king in battle, will not sit down first and determine whether he is able with ten thousand to oppose the one coming against him with twenty thousand?
- Prov 11:14 : 14 When there is no guidance a nation falls, but there is success in the abundance of counselors.
- Prov 25:8 : 8 Do not go out hastily to litigation, or what will you do afterward when your neighbor puts you to shame?
- Judg 1:1-2 : 1 ¶ Judah Takes the Lead After Joshua died, the Israelites asked the LORD,“Who should lead the invasion against the Canaanites and launch the attack?” 2 The LORD said,“The men of Judah should take the lead. Be sure of this! I am handing the land over to them.”
- Judg 9:29 : 29 If only these men were under my command, I would get rid of Abimelech!” He challenged Abimelech,“Muster your army and come out for battle!”
- Judg 20:7 : 7 All you Israelites, make a decision here!”
- Judg 20:18 : 18 The Israelites went up to Bethel and asked God,“Who should lead the charge against the Benjaminites?” The LORD said,“Judah should lead.”
- Judg 20:23 : 23 The Israelites went up and wept before the LORD until evening. They asked the LORD,“Should we again march out to fight the Benjaminites, our brothers?” The LORD said,“Attack them!”
- Judg 20:26-28 : 26 So all the Israelites, the whole army, went up to Bethel. They wept and sat there before the LORD; they did not eat anything that day until evening. They offered up burnt sacrifices and tokens of peace to the LORD. 27 The Israelites asked the LORD(for the ark of God’s covenant was there in those days; 28 Phinehas son of Eleazar, son of Aaron, was serving the LORD in those days),“Should we once more march out to fight the Benjaminites our brothers, or should we quit?” The LORD said,“Attack, for tomorrow I will hand them over to you.”
- 2 Sam 2:26-27 : 26 Then Abner called out to Joab,“Must the sword devour forever? Don’t you realize that this will turn bitter in the end? When will you tell the people to turn aside from pursuing their brothers?” 27 Joab replied,“As surely as God lives, if you had not said this, it would have been morning before the people would have abandoned pursuit of their brothers!”
- 2 Chr 25:17-23 : 17 After King Amaziah of Judah consulted with his advisers, he sent this message to the king of Israel, Joash son of Jehoahaz, the son of Jehu,“Come, face me on the battlefield.” 18 King Joash of Israel sent this message back to King Amaziah of Judah,“A thorn bush in Lebanon sent this message to a cedar in Lebanon,‘Give your daughter to my son as a wife.’ Then a wild animal of Lebanon came by and trampled down the thorn bush. 19 You defeated Edom and it has gone to your head. Gloat over your success, but stay in your palace. Why bring calamity on yourself? Why bring down yourself and Judah along with you?” 20 But Amaziah did not heed the warning, for God wanted to hand them over to Joash because they followed the gods of Edom. 21 So King Joash of Israel attacked. He and King Amaziah of Judah faced each other on the battlefield in Beth Shemesh of Judah. 22 Judah was defeated by Israel, and each man ran back home. 23 King Joash of Israel captured King Amaziah of Judah, son of Joash son of Jehoahaz, in Beth Shemesh and brought him to Jerusalem. He broke down the wall of Jerusalem from the Gate of Ephraim to the Corner Gate– a distance of about six hundred feet.
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6 for with guidance you wage your war, and with numerous advisers there is victory.
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20 Listen to advice and receive discipline, that you may become wise by the end of your life.
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19 The one who goes about gossiping reveals secrets; therefore do not associate with someone who is always opening his mouth.
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20 Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but those who promote peace have joy.
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17 Bread gained by deceit tastes sweet to a person, but afterward his mouth will be filled with gravel.
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5 Counsel in a person’s heart is like deep water, but an understanding person draws it out.
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22 A wise man went up against the city of the mighty and brought down the stronghold in which they trust.
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18 But it was he who filled their houses with good things– yet the counsel of the wicked was far from me.
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18 For it is pleasing if you keep these sayings within you, and they are ready on your lips.
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21 “Reconcile yourself with God, and be at peace with him; in this way your prosperity will be good.
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3 It is an honor for a person to cease from strife, but every fool quarrels.
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15 The way of a fool is right in his own opinion, but the one who listens to advice is wise.
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20 The one who deals wisely in a matter will find success, and blessed is the one who trusts in the LORD.
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10 With pride comes only contention, but wisdom is with the well-advised.
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20 However, you may chop down any tree you know is not suitable for food, and you may use it to build siege works against the city that is making war with you until that city falls.
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20 Mark out the routes for the sword to take:“Rabbah of the Ammonites” and“Judah with Jerusalem in it.”
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29 This also comes from the LORD of Heaven’s Armies, who gives supernatural guidance and imparts great wisdom.
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3 By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established;
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16 Every shrewd person acts with knowledge, but a fool displays his folly.
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20 Your claim to have a strategy and military strength is just empty talk. In whom are you trusting that you would dare to rebel against me?
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14 Counsel and sound wisdom belong to me; I possess understanding and might.
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20 The one who has a perverse heart does not find good, and the one who is deceitful in speech falls into trouble.
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3 Commit your works to the LORD, and your plans will be established.
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9 A person plans his course, but the LORD directs his steps.
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1 The intentions of the heart belong to a man, but the answer of the tongue comes from the LORD.
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20 Have I not written thirty sayings for you, sayings of counsel and knowledge,
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18 Speaking recklessly is like the thrusts of a sword, but the words of the wise bring healing.
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2 who plan ways to harm me. All day long they stir up conflict.
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7 His vigorous steps are restricted, and his own counsel throws him down.
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20 From the fruit of a person’s mouth his stomach will be satisfied, with the product of his lips he will be satisfied.
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27 Establish your work outside and get your fields ready; afterward build your house.
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20 For they do not try to make peace with others, but plan ways to deceive those who live peacefully in the land.
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8 The one who plans to do evil will be called a scheming person.
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11 The LORD’s decisions stand forever; his plans abide throughout the ages.