18Designs are strengthened by counsels: and wars are to be managed by governments.


In Context

15 There is gold, and a multitude of jewels: but the lips of knowledge are a precious vessel.

16 Take away the garment of him that is surety for a stranger, and take a pledge from him for strangers.

17 The bread of lying is sweet to a man: but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel.

18 Designs are strengthened by counsels: and wars are to be managed by governments.

19 Meddle not with him that revealeth secrets, and walketh deceitfully, and openeth wide his lips.

20 He that curseth his father, and mother, his lamp shall be put out in the midst of darkness.

Proverbs 20:18 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

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

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

20:18Make plans by seeking advice; if you wage war, obtain guidance.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

20:18Every purpose is established by counsel; And by wise guidance make thou war.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

20:18Plans are established by counsel; and with good advice make war.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

20:18Every purpose is established by counsel: and by wise guidance make thou war,

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

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

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

20:18Plans are established by advice; by wise guidance you wage war!

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

20:18Purposes by counsel thou dost establish, And with plans make thou war.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

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