Proverbs 15:22
Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.
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Other Translations
King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)
Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellers they are established.
KJV1611 – Modern English
Without counsel purposes are disappointed, but in the multitude of counselors they are established.
King James Version 1611 (Original)
Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.
American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers
Where there is no counsel,{H5475} purposes{H4284} are disappointed;{H6565} But in the multitude{H7230} of counsellors{H3289} they are established.{H6965}
King James Version with Strong's Numbers
Without counsel{H5475} purposes{H4284} are disappointed{H6565}{(H8687)}: but in the multitude{H7230} of counsellors{H3289}{(H8802)} they are established{H6965}{(H8799)}.
Coverdale Bible (1535)
Vnaduysed thoughtes shal come to naught, but where as are men yt can geue councell, there is stedfastnesse.
Geneva Bible (1560)
Without cousel thoughts come to nought: but in the multitude of counsellers there is stedfastnesse.
Bishops' Bible (1568)
Thoughtes without counsayle shall come to naught: but wheras men are that can geue good counsayle, there is stedfastnesse.
Authorized King James Version (1611)
¶ Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.
Webster's Bible (1833)
Where there is no counsel, plans fail; But in a multitude of counselors they are established.
Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)
Without counsel `is' the making void of purposes, And in a multitude of counsellors it is established.
American Standard Version (1901)
Where there is no counsel, purposes are disappointed; But in the multitude of counsellors they are established.
American Standard Version (1901)
Where there is no counsel, purposes are disappointed; But in the multitude of counsellors they are established.
Bible in Basic English (1941)
Where there are no wise suggestions, purposes come to nothing; but by a number of wise guides they are made certain.
World English Bible (2000)
Where there is no counsel, plans fail; but in a multitude of counselors they are established.
NET Bible® (New English Translation)
Plans fail when there is no counsel, but with abundant advisers they are established.
Referenced Verses
- Prov 11:14 : 14 Without guidance, a nation falls, but victory is found in an abundance of counselors.
- Prov 20:18 : 18 Plans are established by counsel; with wise guidance wage your war.
- Eccl 8:6 : 6 For every purpose there is a proper time and procedure, though the misery of mankind weighs heavily upon them.
Similar Verses (AI)
These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.
- Prov 11:14-152 verses85%
14 Without guidance, a nation falls, but victory is found in an abundance of counselors.
15 Whoever puts up security for a stranger will suffer harm, but whoever hates striking hands in pledge is secure.
- Prov 24:6-72 verses80%
6 For with wise counsel you wage war, and in an abundance of advisers there is victory.
7 Wisdom is too high for a fool; in the gate he does not open his mouth.
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18 Plans are established by counsel; with wise guidance wage your war.
- Prov 19:20-212 verses76%
20 Listen to advice and accept discipline, so that you may become wise in the future.
21 Many are the plans in a person's heart, but it is the LORD's purpose that will prevail.
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23 A person finds joy in an apt reply—and how good is a timely word!
- Prov 15:20-212 verses76%
20 A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish person despises his mother.
21 Foolishness brings joy to one lacking sense, but a person of understanding walks a straight path.
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15 The way of a fool seems right to them, but the wise listen to advice.
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30 There is no wisdom, no understanding, and no counsel that can stand against the LORD.
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28 A large population is a king's glory, but without subjects, a ruler is ruined.
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28 For they are a nation void of counsel, and there is no understanding in them.
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3 How have you advised without wisdom and provided abundant insight?
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22 Understanding is a fountain of life to the one who has it, but the discipline of fools is folly.
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8 The wisdom of the prudent is to understand their path, but the folly of fools is deceit.
- Prov 14:23-242 verses71%
23 In all hard work there is profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty.
24 The wealth of the wise is their crown, but the folly of fools yields only folly.
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22 A wise person ascends the city of warriors and brings down the fortress in which they trust.
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5 The purposes of a person's heart are deep waters, but a person of understanding draws them out.
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5 Let the wise hear and increase their learning, and the one who understands gain guidance,
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20 Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but joy is for those who counsel peace.
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20 Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools suffers harm.
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18 Where there is no vision, the people run wild; but blessed is he who keeps the law.
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14 With kings and counselors of the earth who built ruins for themselves.
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18 Yet it was He who filled their houses with good things, though the counsel of the wicked is far from me.
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10 Devise your plans, but they will be thwarted; issue your orders, but they will not stand, for God is with us.
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28 When I look, there is no one; there is no counselor among these whom I could ask, and who could give an answer.
- 69%
19 When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but the one who restrains his lips is wise.
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2 The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge, but the mouth of fools gushes folly.
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3 By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established.
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33 Wisdom rests in the heart of the discerning, but it becomes known even among fools.
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16 Every prudent person acts with knowledge, but a fool flaunts their folly.
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17 "He leads counselors away stripped and makes fools of judges."
- Prov 10:21-222 verses69%
21 The lips of the righteous nourish many, but fools die for lack of sense.
22 The blessing of the LORD brings wealth, and He adds no sorrow with it.
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15 The simple believe everything, but the prudent carefully consider their steps.
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19 Wisdom makes a wise person stronger than ten rulers in a city.
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10 Where there is pride, there is strife, but wisdom is found in those who take counsel.
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5 The thoughts of the righteous are just, but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.
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3 The mouth of a fool brings a rod of pride, but the lips of the wise protect them.
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16 But their prosperity is not in their own hands, so the counsel of the wicked is far from me.
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13 He traps the wise in their own craftiness, and the schemes of the twisted are quickly foiled.
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14 The wise store up knowledge, but the mouth of a fool brings about ruin.
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5 The plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance, but everyone who is hasty comes only to poverty.
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16 Why should a fool pay for wisdom when he has no intention of understanding it?
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10 The Lord frustrates the counsel of the nations; He thwarts the plans of the peoples.
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14 The discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on folly.
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16 Better a little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and turmoil with it.