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Let wise people listen and add to what they have learned.
    Let those who understand what is right get guidance.

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let the wise listen and add to their learning,(A)
    and let the discerning get guidance—

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14 Without guidance a nation falls.
    But many good advisers can bring victory to a nation.

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

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14 Without guidance a nation falls.
    But many good advisers can bring victory to a nation.

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

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22 Plans fail without good advice.
    But they succeed when there are many advisers.

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

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20 Listen to advice and accept correction.
    In the end you will be counted among those who are wise.

21 A person may have many plans in their heart.
    But the Lord’s purpose wins out in the end.

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20 Listen to advice and accept discipline,(A)
    and at the end you will be counted among the wise.(B)

21 Many are the plans in a person’s heart,
    but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.(C)

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18 Plans are made by asking for guidance.
    So if you go to war, get good advice.

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

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Remove ungodly officials from where the king is.
    Then the king can make his throne secure because of the godliness around him.

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remove wicked officials from the king’s presence,(A)
    and his throne will be established(B) through righteousness.(C)

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Perfume and incense bring joy to your heart.
    And the sweetness of a friend comes from their honest advice.

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Perfume(A) and incense bring joy to the heart,
    and the pleasantness of a friend
    springs from their heartfelt advice.

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12 If rulers listen to lies,
    all their officials become evil.

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12 If a ruler(A) listens to lies,
    all his officials become wicked.(B)

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