Luke 14:31

New American Bible - revised edition

Or what king marching into battle would not first sit down and decide whether with ten thousand troops he can successfully oppose another king advancing upon him with twenty thousand troops?

Cross References

1 Kings 20:11

The king of Israel replied, “Tell him, ‘Let not one who puts on armor boast like one who takes it off.’”

Job 41:8

They are fitted so close to each other that no air can come between them;

Proverbs 20:18

Plans made with advice succeed; with wise direction wage your war.

Proverbs 25:8

What your eyes have seen do not bring forth too quickly against an opponent; For what will you do later on when your neighbor puts you to shame?

Luke 14:30

and say, ‘This one began to build but did not have the resources to finish.’

Luke 14:32

But if not, while he is still far away, he will send a delegation to ask for peace terms.