Proverbs 24:5-6
Proverbs 24:5-6 The Message (MSG)
It’s better to be wise than strong; intelligence outranks muscle any day. Strategic planning is the key to warfare; to win, you need a lot of good counsel.
Proverbs 24:5-6 King James Version (KJV)
A wise man is strong; Yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength. For by wise counsel thou shalt make thy war: And in multitude of counsellors there is safety.
Proverbs 24:5-6 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
A wise man is strong, And a man of knowledge increases power. For by wise guidance you will wage war, And in abundance of counselors there is victory.
Proverbs 24:5-6 New Century Version (NCV)
Wise people have great power, and those with knowledge have great strength. So you need advice when you go to war. If you have lots of good advice, you will win.
Proverbs 24:5-6 American Standard Version (ASV)
A wise man is strong; Yea, a man of knowledge increaseth might. For by wise guidance thou shalt make thy war; And in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.
Proverbs 24:5-6 New International Version (NIV)
The wise prevail through great power, and those who have knowledge muster their strength. Surely you need guidance to wage war, and victory is won through many advisers.
Proverbs 24:5-6 New King James Version (NKJV)
A wise man is strong, Yes, a man of knowledge increases strength; For by wise counsel you will wage your own war, And in a multitude of counselors there is safety.
Proverbs 24:5-6 Amplified Bible (AMP)
¶A wise man is strong, And a man of knowledge strengthens his power; [Prov 21:22; Eccl 9:16] For by wise guidance you can wage your war, And in an abundance of [wise] counselors there is victory and safety.
Proverbs 24:5-6 New Living Translation (NLT)
The wise are mightier than the strong, and those with knowledge grow stronger and stronger. So don’t go to war without wise guidance; victory depends on having many advisers.