Verse Comparison: Proverbs 20:18
American Standard Version
Every purpose is established by counsel; And by wise guidance make thou war.
Amplified® Bible
Purposes {and} plans are established by counsel; and [only] with good advice make {or} carry on war.
Contemporary English Version
Be sure you have sound advice before making plans or starting a war.
Darby English Version
Plans are established by counsel; and with good advice make war.
Good News Bible
Get good advice and you will succeed; don't go charging into battle without a plan.
King James Version
Every purpose is established by counsel: and with good advice make war.
New American Standard Bible
Prepare plans by consultation, And make war by wise guidance.
New International Version
Make plans by seeking advice;
if you wage war, obtain guidance.
New King James Version
Plans are established by counsel;
By wise counsel wage war.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Prepare plans by consultation, And make war by wise guidance.
Revised Standard Version
Plans are established by counsel; by wise guidance wage war.
Young's Literal Translation
Purposes by counsel thou dost establish, And with plans make thou war.
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