“Or suppose a king is going to war against another king. He would first sit down and think things through. Can he and his 10,000 soldiers fight against a king with 20,000 soldiers?
The king of Israel answered, “The saying goes, ‘Don’t brag about a victory before you have even dressed for battle.’ ”
Lay your hand on it. Think of the struggle! Don’t do it again!
Plans are confirmed by getting advice, and with guidance one wages war.
Do not be in a hurry to go to court. What will you do in the end if your neighbor disgraces you?
They’ll say, ‘This person started to build but couldn’t finish the job.’
If he can’t, he’ll send ambassadors to ask for terms of peace while the other king is still far away.