^5-6 I want those already wise to become wiser and become leaders by exploring the depths of meaning in these nuggets of truth.”

¹⁴ Without wise leadership, a nation is in trouble; but with good counselors there is safety.

¹⁴ Without wise leadership, a nation is in trouble; but with good counselors there is safety.

²² Plans go wrong with too few counselors; many counselors bring success.

²⁰ Get all the advice you can and be wise the rest of your life.

²¹ Man proposes, but God disposes.

¹⁸ Don’t go ahead with your plans without the advice of others; don’t go to war until they agree.

^4-5 When you remove dross from silver, you have sterling ready for the silversmith. When you remove corrupt men from the king’s court, his reign will be just and fair.

⁹ Friendly suggestions are as pleasant as perfume.

¹² A wicked ruler will have wicked aides on his staff.