And David inquired of God, saying, Shall I go up against the Philistines? And wilt thou deliver them into mine hand? And the LORD said unto him, Go up; for I will deliver them into thine hand.King David asks God if the Lord will help him defeat the Philistines.
~ King James version ~
Do not look to Tao when you are desirous of war.
~ possible Taoist alternative ~
War constitutes a failure to walk in the ways of Tao. War and violence are predicated on desire and expectation. Since Tao possesses neither, how can Tao choose sides?
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