¹⁴ ¶ When intelligence is lacking, the people shall fall, but in the multitude of counsellors there is salvation.

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

⁵ The wise man is strong; and the man of understanding is a mighty man of valour.

⁶ For by wise counsel thou shalt make thy war, and in the multitude of counsellors there is saving health.