Proverbs 20:18

New International Version

Plans are established by seeking advice; so if you wage war, obtain guidance.

Cross References

1 Kings 1:12

Now then, let me advise you how you can save your own life and the life of your son Solomon.

2 Kings 18:20

You say you have the counsel and the might for war—but you speak only empty words. On whom are you depending, that you rebel against me?

Proverbs 11:14

For lack of guidance a nation falls, but victory is won through many advisers.

Proverbs 15:22

Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.

Proverbs 24:6

Surely you need guidance to wage war, and victory is won through many advisers.

Proverbs 25:8

do not bring hastily to court, for what will you do in the end if your neighbor puts you to shame?

Luke 14:31

“Or suppose a king is about to go to war against another king. Won’t he first sit down and consider whether he is able with ten thousand men to oppose the one coming against him with twenty thousand?

Judges 19:30

Everyone who saw it was saying to one another, “Such a thing has never been seen or done, not since the day the Israelites came up out of Egypt. Just imagine! We must do something! So speak up!”

Judges 20:18

The Israelites went up to Bethel and inquired of God. They said, “Who of us is to go up first to fight against the Benjamites?” The Lord replied, “Judah shall go first.”

Judges 20:23

The Israelites went up and wept before the Lord until evening, and they inquired of the Lord. They said, “Shall we go up again to fight against the Benjamites, our fellow Israelites?” The Lord answered, “Go up against them.”

Judges 20:7

Now, all you Israelites, speak up and tell me what you have decided to do.”

Judges 9:29

If only this people were under my command! Then I would get rid of him. I would say to Abimelek, ‘Call out your whole army!’ ”