¹⁴ Where there is no guidance, a nation^[a] falls,
    but in an abundance of counselors there is safety.^(A)

²² Without counsel, plans go wrong,
    but with many advisers they succeed.^(A)

¹⁸ Plans are established by taking advice;
    wage war by following wise guidance.^(A)

⁵ Wise warriors are mightier than strong ones^[a]
    and those who have knowledge than those who have strength,^(A)
6 for by wise guidance you can wage your war,
    and in abundance of counselors there is victory.^(B)

⁹ Perfume and incense make the heart glad,
    but the soul is torn by trouble.^[a]