¹⁷ Bread gained by deceit tastes sweet to a person, but afterward his mouth will be filled with gravel. ¹⁸ Plans are established by counsel, so make war with guidance. 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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Proverbs 24:6

for with guidance you wage your war, and with numerous advisers there is victory.

Proverbs 15:22

Plans fail when there is no counsel, but with abundant advisers they are established.

Luke 14:31

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?

Proverbs 11:14

When there is no guidance a nation falls, but there is success in the abundance of counselors.

Judges 1:1-2

After Joshua died, the Israelites asked the Lord, "Who should lead the invasion against the Canaanites and launch the attack?"

Judges 9:29

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!"

Judges 20:7

All you Israelites, make a decision here!"

Judges 20:18

The Israelites went up to Bethel and asked God, "Who should lead the charge against the Benjaminites?" The Lord said, "Judah should lead."

Judges 20:23

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!"

Judges 20:26-28

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.

2 Samuel 2:26-27

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?"

2 Chronicles 25:17-23

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."

Proverbs 25:8

Do not go out hastily to litigation, or what will you do afterward when your neighbor puts you to shame?

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