Bible verse
Set plans by consultation, and wage war under sound guidance.
Proverbs 20:18 · BSB
The verses around it, from Proverbs 20.
14 “Worthless, worthless!” says the buyer, but on the way out, he gloats.
15 There is an abundance of gold and rubies, but lips of knowledge are a rare treasure.
16 Take the garment of the one who posts security for a stranger; get collateral if it is for a foreigner.
17 Food gained by fraud is sweet to a man, but later his mouth is full of gravel.
18 Set plans by consultation, and wage war under sound guidance.
19 He who reveals secrets is a constant gossip; avoid the one who babbles with his lips.
20 Whoever curses his father or mother, his lamp will be extinguished in deepest darkness.
21 An inheritance gained quickly will not be blessed in the end.
22 Do not say, “I will avenge this evil!” Wait on the LORD, and He will save you.
KJV
[Every] purpose is established by counsel: and with good advice make war.
ASV
Every purpose is established by counsel; And by wise guidance make thou war.
ERV
Every purpose is established by counsel: and by wise guidance make thou war,
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