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