¹⁴ For lack of guidance a nation falls,^(A)
    but victory is won through many advisers.^(B)

²² Plans fail for lack of counsel,^(A)
    but with many advisers^(B) they succeed.^(C)

¹³ To answer before listening—
    that is folly and shame.^(A)

² Desire without knowledge is not good—
    how much more will hasty feet miss the way!^(A)

⁵ The purposes of a person’s heart are deep waters,^(A)
    but one who has insight draws them out.

¹⁸ Plans are established by seeking advice;
    so if you wage war, obtain guidance.^(A)

²⁹ The wicked put up a bold front,
    but the upright give thought to their ways.^(A)

³ The prudent see danger and take refuge,^(A)
    but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.^(B)

⁸     do not bring^[a] hastily to court,
for what will you do in the end
    if your neighbor puts you to shame?^(A)

⁹ If you take your neighbor to court,
    do not betray another’s confidence,
¹⁰ or the one who hears it may shame you
    and the charge against you will stand.