¹⁴ Without guidance a nation falls.
    But many good advisers can bring victory to a nation.

¹⁴ Without guidance a nation falls.
    But many good advisers can bring victory to a nation.

²² Plans fail without good advice.
    But they succeed when there are many advisers.

²⁰ Listen to advice and accept correction.
    In the end you will be counted among those who are wise.

²¹ A person may have many plans in their heart.
    But the Lord’s purpose wins out in the end.

¹⁸ Plans are made by asking for guidance.
    So if you go to war, get good advice.

⁹ Perfume and incense bring joy to your heart.
    And the sweetness of a friend comes from their honest advice.

¹² If rulers listen to lies,
    all their officials become evil.