War Advisor
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The wise are mightier than the strong,[a]
and those with knowledge grow stronger and stronger.
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So don’t go to war without wise guidance;
victory depends on having many advisers.
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Wisdom is too lofty for fools.
Among leaders at the city gate, they have nothing to say.
The first proverb praises a man of wisdom and knowledge. Wisdom gives him power, and knowledge gives him strength. There are two kinds of wisdom: one comes from God’s Word, and the other comes from human effort. Power based on Scripture helps all people, while power based on human effort is selfish and harms others.
Verse 6 seems to go against the saying "Too many cooks spoil the broth." In reality, "Victory is in many advisors" works when the advisors aren’t driven by ego or competition. Wise advice focuses on the best outcome, not personal gain.
Think about this: Verse 7 says that a fool doesn’t know how to respond when faced with Scriptural wisdom. That makes sense, because a fool only relies on their own understanding, while Scriptural wisdom has been revealed over centuries. When you make decisions, do you rely on your own knowledge or wisdom revealed by God?
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