John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
Read attributed excerpt →Proverbs 24:6
What does Proverbs 24:6 say?
The American Standard Version records this verse as: “For by wise guidance thou shalt make thy war; And in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.
The verse
For by wise guidance thou shalt make thy war; And in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.
Proverbs 24:6 — American Standard Version
Context — Proverbs 24
American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
6For by wise guidance thou shalt make thy war; And in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.
What do historical commentaries say?
Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
Read attributed excerpt →Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
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Sources and verification
- Scripture text: American Standard Version (1901), public domain.
- Historical commentary excerpts are attributed to the named author and work shown above.