¹⁷ Bread gained by deceit is sweet to a man, but later his mouth will be full of gravel. ¹⁸ Make plans by seeking advice; make war by obtaining guidance. ¹⁹ Whoever spreads gossip betrays confidences; so don't get involved with someone who talks too much.

Cross References

Proverbs 24:6

For through wise counsel you will wage your war, and victory lies in an abundance of advisors.

Proverbs 15:22

Plans fail without advice, but with many counselors they are confirmed.

Luke 14:31

"Or suppose a king is going to war against another king. He will first sit down and consider whether with 10,000 men he can fight the one coming against him with 20,000 men, won't he?

Proverbs 11:14

A nation falls through a lack of guidance, but victory comes through the counsel of many.

Judges 1:1-2

Sometime after Joshua had died, the Israelis asked the LORD, "Who is to lead us against the Canaanites in our opening attack against them?"

Judges 9:29

If only authority over this people were given to me. Then I would remove Abimelech!" Then he challenged Abimelech: "Build up your army and then come out and fight!"

Judges 20:7

So look, all you Israelis! Speak up and give us your advice!"

Judges 20:18

The Israelis mounted up, traveled to Bethel, and asked God what to do. They said, "Who is to lead us in our opening attack against the descendants of Benjamin?" The LORD replied, "Judah is to open the attack."

Judges 20:23

From there the Israelis went up and wept in the LORD's presence until evening. Then they asked the LORD, "Should we attack the descendants of Benjamin again?" The LORD replied, "Attack them."

Judges 20:26-28

All the Israelis, including its army, went up from there to Bethel and wept, remaining there in the LORD's presence, fasting throughout the day until dusk, when they offered burnt offerings and peace offerings in the LORD's presence.

2 Samuel 2:26-27

Then Abner called out to Joab, "Must the battle sword keep on devouring forever? Don't you realize that the end result is bitterness? How long will it take for you to order your army to stop pursuing their own relatives?"

2 Chronicles 25:17-23

After this, King Amaziah of Judah sought some advice and then challenged Jehoahaz' son King Joash of Israel, the grandson of Jehu, telling him, "Come out and let's fight each other!"

Proverbs 25:8

don't be in a hurry to argue in court. Otherwise, what will you do later on when your neighbor humiliates you?

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