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14 Where there is no wise guidance, the nation falls,
    but in the multitude of counselors there is victory.

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14 Where there is no counsel, the people fall;
    but in the multitude of counselors there is safety.

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22 Where there is no counsel, plans fail;
    but in a multitude of counselors they are established.

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22 Without counsel, purposes are disappointed,
    but in the multitude of counselors they are established.

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18 Plans are established by advice;
    by wise guidance you wage war!

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18 Every purpose is established by counsel,
    and with good advice wage war.

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A wise man has great power;
    and a knowledgeable man increases strength;
for by wise guidance you wage your war;
    and victory is in many advisors.

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Saying Twenty-Two

A wise man is strong;
    yes, a man of knowledge increases strength.
For by wise counsel you will wage your war,
    and in multitude of counselors there is safety.

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Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart;
    so does earnest counsel from a man’s friend.

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Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart,
    so does the sweetness of a man’s friend by hearty counsel.

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