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## Proverbs 24:8 in Context (Verses 5–11 KJV)
 
 [5 ](/kjv/proverbs/24/5) A wise man *is* strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength.**
 
 [6 ](/kjv/proverbs/24/6) For by wise counsel thou shalt make thy war: and in multitude of counsellors *there is* safety.
 
 [7 ](/kjv/proverbs/24/7) Wisdom *is* too high for a fool: he openeth not his mouth in the gate.
 
 [8 ](/kjv/proverbs/24/8) He that deviseth to do evil shall be called a mischievous person.
 
 [9 ](/kjv/proverbs/24/9) The thought of foolishness *is* sin: and the scorner *is* an abomination to men.
 
 [10 ](/kjv/proverbs/24/10) *If* thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength *is* small.*
 
 [11 ](/kjv/proverbs/24/11) If thou forbear to deliver *them that are* drawn unto death, and *those that are* ready to be slain;
 
[Proverbs 23](/kjv/proverbs/23) [Proverbs 25](/kjv/proverbs/25)

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