"Orwhatking,when he setsout to meetanotherkingin battle,will not firstsit downand considerwhetherhe is strong enoughwith tenthousand[men] to encounterthe one comingagainsthim with twentythousand?
Then the kingof Israelreplied,"Tell[him], 'Let not him who girdson [his armor] boastlike him who takes[it] off.'"
"Layyour handon him; Rememberthe battle;you will not doit again!
Prepareplansby consultation,And makewarby wiseguidance.
Do not goout hastilyto argue[your case]; Otherwise,whatwill you doin the end,When your neighborhumiliatesyou?
saying,'Thismanbeganto buildand was not ableto finish.'
"Orelse,while the otheris stillfar away,he sendsa delegationand asksfor termsof peace.
