⁵ People’s ·thoughts [advice; purpose] can be like a deep ·well [^Lwaters],
but someone with understanding can ·find the wisdom there [draw it out].

¹⁸ Get advice if you want your plans to ·work [be firm].
If you go to war, get ·the advice of others [guidance].

⁹ Don’t speak in the ears of fools [Matt. 7:6];
they will only ·ignore [despise] your ·wise [insightful] words.

⁹ The sweet smell of perfume and oils is pleasant,
and so is good advice from a friend.