A (A)wise man is [a]strong,
And a person of knowledge [b]increases power.
For (B)by wise guidance you will [c]wage war,
And (C)in an abundance of counselors there is victory.

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  1. Proverbs 24:5 Lit in strength
  2. Proverbs 24:5 Lit strengthens power
  3. Proverbs 24:6 Lit make battle for yourself

The wise are mightier than the strong,[a]
    and those with knowledge grow stronger and stronger.
So don’t go to war without wise guidance;
    victory depends on having many advisers.

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  1. 24:5 As in Greek version; Hebrew reads A wise man is strength.