⁵ may the wise hear and increase learning,
    and the one who understands gain direction,^[a]

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

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.

²⁰ Listen to advice and accept instruction
    so that you will gain wisdom for your future.^[a]
21 Many plans are in the heart^[b] of a man,
    but the purpose of Yahweh will be established.

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

⁵ Remove the wicked before a king,
    and his throne will be established in righteousness.^[a]

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

¹² A ruler listening to a word of falsehood,
    all his officials are wicked.