⁵ let the wise, too, hear and gain in learning
    and the discerning acquire skill,^(A)

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

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

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

²⁰ Listen to advice and accept instruction,
    that you may gain wisdom for the future.^(A)
21 The human mind may devise many plans,
    but it is the purpose of the Lord that will be established.^(B)

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

⁵ take away the wicked from the presence of the king,
    and his throne will be established in righteousness.^(A)

⁹ Perfume and incense make the heart glad,
    but the soul is torn by trouble.^[a]

¹² If a ruler listens to falsehood,
    all his officials will be wicked.