Proverbs 15:22

New English Translation

Plans fail when there is no counsel, but with abundant advisers they are established.

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Now let me give you some advice as to how you can save your life and your son Solomon’s life.

David consulted with his military officers, including those who led groups of a thousand and those who led groups of a hundred.

When there is no guidance a nation falls, but there is success in the abundance of counselors.

Folly is a joy to one who lacks sense, but one who has understanding follows an upright course.

A person has joy in giving an appropriate answer, and a word at the right time – how good it is!

Plans are established by counsel, so make war with guidance.

for with guidance you wage your war, and with numerous advisers there is victory.

For there is a proper time and procedure for every matter, for the oppression of the king is severe upon his victim.