Where there is no counsel, plans fail; but in a multitude of counselors they are established.
Now therefore come, please let me give you counsel, that you may save your own life, and the life of your son Shlomo.
David consulted with the captains of thousands and of hundreds, even with every leader.
Where there is no wise guidance, the nation falls, but in the multitude of counselors there is victory.
Folly is joy to one who is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding keeps his way straight.
Joy comes to a man with the reply of his mouth. How good is a word at the right time!
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.
For there is a time and procedure for every purpose, although the misery of man is heavy on him.