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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 Without wise leadership, a nation falls;
    there is safety in having many advisers.

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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 Plans go wrong for lack of advice;
    many advisers bring success.

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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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The wise are mightier than the strong,[a]
    and those with knowledge grow stronger and stronger.
So don’t go to war without wise guidance;
    victory depends on having many advisers.

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Footnotes

  1. 24:5 As in Greek version; Hebrew reads A wise man is strength.