Where there is no counsel, plans are disappointed, but in the multitude of counselors they are established.
Where no wise guidance is, the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety.
Every purpose is established by counsel, and by wise guidance make thou war.
For to every purpose there is a time and decision, although the distress of man is great upon him.
Now therefore come, let me, I pray thee, give thee counsel, that thou may save thine own life, and the life of thy son Solomon.
Folly is joy to him who is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding makes his going straight.
A man has joy in the answer of his mouth, and a word in due season, how good it is!
And David consulted with the captains of thousands and of hundreds, even with every leader.
For by wise guidance thou shall make thy war, and in the multitude of counselors there is safety.