6 Surely you need guidance to wage war, and victory is won through many advisers.

Other Translations of Proverbs 24:6

King James Version

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

English Standard Version

6 for by wise guidance you can wage your war, and in abundance of counselors there is victory.

The Message

6 Strategic planning is the key to warfare; to win, you need a lot of good counsel.

New King James Version

6 For by wise counsel you will wage your own war, And in a multitude of counselors there is safety.

New Living Translation

6 So don't go to war without wise guidance; victory depends on having many advisers.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 24:6

Commentary on Proverbs 24:3-6

(Read Proverbs 24:3-6)

Piety and prudence in outward affairs, both go together to complete a wise man. By knowledge the soul is filled with the graces and comforts of the spirit, those precious and pleasant riches. The spirit is strengthened for the spiritual work and the spiritual warfare, by true wisdom.

14 For lack of guidance a nation falls, but victory is won through many advisers.

Other Translations of Proverbs 11:14

King James Version

14 Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.

English Standard Version

14 Where there is no guidance, a people falls, but in an abundance of counselors there is safety.

The Message

14 Without good direction, people lose their way; the more wise counsel you follow, the better your chances.

New King James Version

14 Where there is no counsel, the people fall; But in the multitude of counselors there is safety.

New Living Translation

14 Without wise leadership, a nation falls; there is safety in having many advisers.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 11:14

Commentary on Proverbs 11:14

(Read Proverbs 11:14)

We shall often find it to our advantage to advise with others.