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Proverbs 20:18

Proverbs 20:18
Every purpose is established by counsel: and with good advice make war.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Every purpose is established by counsel,.... Or "the thought" (f) of a man, everyone of them, what he has thought to do, formed a scheme of in his mind, and resolved upon, by taking advice of his…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Note, 1. It is good in every thing to act with deliberation, and to consult with ourselves at least, and, in matters of moment, with our friends, too, before we determine, but especially to ask…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

with good advice or, by wise guidance, R.V., make war. Comp. Luk 14:31-32.