¹⁴ 
Where there is no [wise, intelligent] guidance, the people fall [and go off course like a ship without a helm],
But in the abundance of [wise and godly] counselors there is victory.

¹⁴ 
Where there is no [wise, intelligent] guidance, the people fall [and go off course like a ship without a helm],
But in the abundance of [wise and godly] counselors there is victory.

²² 
Without consultation and wise advice, plans are frustrated,
But with many counselors they are established and succeed.

²⁰ 
Listen to counsel, receive instruction, and accept correction,
That you may be wise in the time to come.
²¹ 
Many plans are in a man’s mind,
But it is the Lord’s purpose for him that will stand (be carried out).^(A)

¹⁸ 
Plans are established by counsel;
So make war [only] with wise guidance.

⁹ 
Oil and perfume make the heart glad;
So does the sweetness of a friend’s counsel that comes from the heart.

¹² 
If a ruler pays attention to lies [and encourages corruption],
All his officials will become wicked.