Proverbs 24:6 meaning and explanation

Only with sound guidance should you wage war, and victory lies in a multitude of counselors.

Proverbs 24:6, Berean Standard Bible

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This verse comes from the sayings of the wise collected in Proverbs 24, where a father or teacher instructs a son in practical wisdom. It applies the value of wise counsel to warfare: a king or commander should not go to battle on impulse but should plan with sound guidance, and victory comes through many advisers.

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