Add parallel Print Page Options

14 Where there is no guidance, a nation[a] falls,
    but in an abundance of counselors there is safety.(A)

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. 11.14 Or an army

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

Read full chapter

22 Without counsel, plans go wrong,
    but with many advisers they succeed.(A)

Read full chapter

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

Read full chapter

18 Plans are established by taking advice;
    wage war by following wise guidance.(A)

Read full chapter

18 Plans succeed through good counsel;
    don’t go to war without wise advice.

Read full chapter

Wise warriors are mightier than strong ones[a]
    and those who have knowledge than those who have strength,(A)
for by wise guidance you can wage your war,
    and in abundance of counselors there is victory.(B)

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. 24.5 Gk Compare Syr Tg: Heb A wise man is strength

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.

Read full chapter

Footnotes

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

Perfume and incense make the heart glad,
    but the soul is torn by trouble.[a]

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. 27.9 Gk: Heb the sweetness of a friend is better than one’s own counsel

The heartfelt counsel of a friend
    is as sweet as perfume and incense.

Read full chapter