¹⁰ Pride leads to conflict;
    those who take advice are wise.

⁹ The things my people do are as depraved
    as what they did in Gibeah long ago.
God will not forget.
    He will surely punish them for their sins.

⁶ So don’t go to war without wise guidance;
    victory depends on having many advisers.

¹⁸ Plans succeed through good counsel;
    don’t go to war without wise advice.

²² Plans go wrong for lack of advice;
    many advisers bring success.

¹⁴ Without wise leadership, a nation falls;
    there is safety in having many advisers.