¹⁴ Where there is no guidance, a nation^[a] shall fall,
    but there is safety in an abundance of counsel.

²² Plans go wrong when there is no counsel,
    but with many advisors it will succeed.

¹⁸ A plan^[a] will be established by advice,
    and with guidance make war.

⁵ The warrior of wisdom is in strength,
    and a man of knowledge is strong in power.
⁶ For with wise guidance you shall make war for yourself,
    and victory is in an abundance of counsel.

⁹ Perfume and incense will gladden a heart,
    and the pleasantness of one’s friend is personal advice.^[a]