⁵ Let the wise listen to these proverbs and become even wiser.
    Let those with understanding receive guidance

¹⁴ Without wise leadership, a nation falls;
    there is safety in having many advisers.

¹⁴ Without wise leadership, a nation falls;
    there is safety in having many advisers.

²² Plans go wrong for lack of advice;
    many advisers bring success.

²⁰ Get all the advice and instruction you can,
    so you will be wise the rest of your life.

²¹ You can make many plans,
    but the Lord’s purpose will prevail.