Proverbs 15:22
Without counsel purposes are disappointed, but in the multitude of counselors they are established.
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Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts
Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.
King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)
Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellers 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 Where there is no counsel, the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety.
- Prov 20:18 : 18 Every purpose is established by counsel, and with good advice make war.
- Eccl 8:6 : 6 Because to every purpose there is time and judgment, therefore the misery of man is great upon him.
Similar Verses (AI)
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- Prov 11:14-152 verses85%
14 Where there is no counsel, the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety.
15 He who is surety for a stranger shall suffer for it, and he who hates suretyship is secure.
- Prov 24:6-72 verses80%
6 For by wise counsel you shall wage your war, and in a multitude of counselors there is safety.
7 Wisdom is too high for a fool; he does not open his mouth in the gate.
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18 Every purpose is established by counsel, and with good advice make war.
- Prov 19:20-212 verses76%
20 Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that you may be wise in your latter days.
21 There are many plans in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.
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23 A man has joy by the answer of his mouth, and a word spoken in due season, how good it is!
- Prov 15:20-212 verses76%
20 A wise son makes a glad father, but a foolish man despises his mother.
21 Folly is joy to him who is destitute of wisdom, but a man of understanding walks uprightly.
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15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who listens to counsel is wise.
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30 There is no wisdom, nor understanding, nor counsel against the LORD.
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28 In the multitude of people is the king's honor, but in the lack of people is the ruin of the prince.
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28 For they are a nation void of counsel, nor is there any understanding in them.
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3 How have you counseled him who has no wisdom? And how have you plentifully declared the thing as it is?
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22 Understanding is a wellspring of life to him who has it, but the instruction of fools is folly.
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8 The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way, but the folly of fools is deceit.
- Prov 14:23-242 verses71%
23 In all labor there is profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty.
24 The crown of the wise is their riches, but the foolishness of fools is folly.
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22 A wise man scales the city of the mighty and casts down the strength of its confidence.
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5 Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water, but a man of understanding will draw it out.
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5 A wise man will hear and increase in learning, and a man of understanding will attain wise counsel;
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20 Deceit is in the heart of those who imagine evil, but to the counselors of peace there is joy.
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20 He who walks with wise men shall be wise, but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.
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18 Where there is no vision, the people perish; but he who keeps the law, happy is he.
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14 With kings and counselors of the earth, who built ruins for themselves;
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18 Yet He filled their houses with good things; but the counsel of the wicked is far from me.
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10 Take counsel together, and it shall come to nothing; speak the word, and it shall not stand: for God is with us.
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28 For I beheld, and there was no man; even among them, and there was no counselor, that, when I asked of them, could answer a word.
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19 In the multitude of words, there is no lack of sin, but he who restrains his lips is wise.
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2 The tongue of the wise uses knowledge appropriately, but the mouth of fools pours out foolishness.
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3 By wisdom a house is built, and by understanding it is established.
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33 Wisdom rests in the heart of him who has understanding, but what is in the heart of fools is made known.
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16 Every prudent man deals with knowledge, but a fool lays open his folly.
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17 He leads counselors away plundered, and makes the judges fools.
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21 The lips of the righteous feed many, but fools die for lack of wisdom.
22 The blessing of the LORD makes rich, and He adds no sorrow with it.
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15 The simple believes every word, but the prudent man considers his steps carefully.
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19 Wisdom strengthens the wise more than ten mighty men in the city.
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10 By pride comes only contention, but with the well advised is wisdom.
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5 The thoughts of the righteous are right, but the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.
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3 In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride, but the lips of the wise will preserve them.
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16 Indeed, their prosperity is not in their hand; the counsel of the wicked is far from me.
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13 He catches the wise in their own craftiness: and the counsel of the perverse is brought to a rapid end.
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14 Wise men lay up knowledge, but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.
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5 The thoughts of the diligent lead only to abundance, but everyone who is hasty, only to poverty.
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16 Why is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he has no desire for it?
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10 The LORD brings the counsel of the nations to nothing; he makes the plans of the people of no effect.
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14 The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.
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16 Better is a little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure with trouble.