Proverbs 20:18

Proverbs 20:18 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

18Plans are established by seeking advice;

so if you wage war, obtain guidance.

18Prepare plans by consultation,

And make war by wise guidance.

18Plans are established by counsel;

So make war [only] with wise guidance.

18Set plans by consultation,

and wage war under sound guidance.

18Every purpose is established by counsel;

And by wise guidance make thou war.

18Establish the thoughtes by counsell: and by counsell make warre.

18Plans are established by advice;

by wise guidance you wage war!

18Plans are made by asking for guidance.

So if you go to war, get good advice.

18Things will go well if you receive good advice.

If you want to fight a war,

ask wise people to be your advisors.

18You establish purposes by counsel, || And with plans you make war.