Where there is no wise guidance, the nation falls, but in the multitude of counselors there is victory.
Now therefore come, please let me give you counsel, that you may save your own life, and the life of your son Shlomo.
He did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD, as did the house of Ach'av; for they were his counselors after the death of his father, to his destruction.
Where there is no counsel, plans fail; but in a multitude of counselors they are established.
Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, but the punishment of fools is their folly.
Plans are established by advice; by wise guidance you wage war!
for by wise guidance you wage your war; and victory is in many advisors.