4 And he went on to command them, saying: “See, YOU are lying in ambush+ against the city to the rear of the city. Do not go very far away from the city, and YOU must all of YOU hold yourselves in readiness.

5 And Saul proceeded to come as far as the city of Amʹa·lek and to lie in ambush by the torrent valley.

6 For by skillful direction you will carry on your war,+ and in the multitude of counselors there is salvation.+

18 Wisdom is better than implements for fighting, and merely one sinner can destroy much good.+