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many advisers bring success.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/proverbs/15.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Without counsel plans fail, but with many advisers they succeed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/15.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/proverbs/15.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellers they are established.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/proverbs/15.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Without counsel, plans go awry, But in the multitude of counselors they are established.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/proverbs/15.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Without consultation, plans are frustrated, But with many counselors they succeed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/proverbs/15.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Without consultation, plans are frustrated, But with many counselors they succeed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/proverbs/15.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Without consultation, plans are frustrated, But with many counselors they succeed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/proverbs/15.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Without consultation, plans are frustrated, But with many counselors they succeed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/proverbs/15.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Without consultation <i>and</i> wise advice, plans are frustrated, But with many counselors they are established and succeed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/proverbs/15.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Plans fail when there is no counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/proverbs/15.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Plans fail when there is no counsel, but with many advisers they succeed. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/proverbs/15.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Where there is no counsel, purposes are disappointed; But in the multitude of counsellors they are established.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/proverbs/15.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Without good advice everything goes wrong--it takes careful planning for things to go right. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/proverbs/15.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Where there is no counsel, purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/proverbs/15.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Without advice plans go wrong, but with many advisers they succeed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/proverbs/15.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Get all the advice you can, and you will succeed; without it you will fail. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/proverbs/15.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Plans fail without advice, but with many counselors they are confirmed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/proverbs/15.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/proverbs/15.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Plans fail when there is no counsel, but with abundant advisers they are established. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/proverbs/15.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Where there is no counsel, plans fail; but in a multitude of counselors they are established.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/proverbs/15.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counselors they are established.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/proverbs/15.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Where there is no counsel, plans fail; but in a multitude of counselors they are established. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/proverbs/15.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />The making void of purposes [is] without counsel, "" And in a multitude of counselors it is established.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/proverbs/15.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Without counsel is the making void of purposes, And in a multitude of counsellors it is established.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/proverbs/15.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />The frustrating purposes with no counsel, but in the multitude of counselors it shall be set up.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/proverbs/15.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Designs are brought to nothing where there is no counsel: but where there are many counsellors, they are established. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/proverbs/15.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Intentions dissipate where there is no counsel. Yet truly, they are confirmed where there are many counselors.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/proverbs/15.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Plans fail when there is no counsel, but they succeed when advisers are many. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/proverbs/15.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Without counsel, plans go wrong, but with many advisers they succeed.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/proverbs/15.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Those who have undue respect for the counsel fail to appreciate its purpose; but in the multitude of counsellors the counsel is established.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/proverbs/15.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Those who honor the assembly bypass reasoning, and by the multitude of advisers advice is established.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/proverbs/15.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />For want of counsel purposes are frustrated; But in the multitude of counsellors they are established.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/proverbs/15.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />They that honour not councils put off deliberation; but counsel abides in the hearts of counsellors.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/15-22.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kpUA5ZltBeQ?start=2955" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/15.htm">A Gentle Answer Turns Away Wrath</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">21</span>Folly is joy to one who lacks judgment, but a man of understanding walks a straight path. <span class="reftext">22</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/4284.htm" title="4284: ma·ḥă·šā·ḇō·wṯ (N-fp) -- Thought, device. Or machashebeth; from chashab; a contrivance, i.e. a texture, machine, or intention, plan.">Plans</a> <a href="/hebrew/6565.htm" title="6565: hā·p̄êr (V-Hifil-InfAbs) -- To break up, to violate, frustrate. A primitive root; to break up">fail</a> <a href="/hebrew/369.htm" title="369: bə·’ên (Prep-b:: Adv) -- As if from a primitive root meaning to be nothing or not exist; a non-entity; generally used as a negative particle.">for lack</a> <a href="/hebrew/5475.htm" title="5475: sō·wḏ (N-ms) -- Council, counsel. From yacad; a session, i.e. Company of persons; by implication, intimacy, consultation, a secret.">of counsel,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7230.htm" title="7230: ū·ḇə·rōḇ (Conj-w, Prep-b:: N-ms) -- Multitude, abundance, greatness. From rabab; abundance.">but with many</a> <a href="/hebrew/3289.htm" title="3289: yō·w·‘ă·ṣîm (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mp) -- To advise, counsel. A primitive root; to advise; reflexively, to deliberate or resolve.">advisers</a> <a href="/hebrew/6965.htm" title="6965: tā·qūm (V-Qal-Imperf-3fs) -- To arise, stand up, stand. A primitive root; to rise.">they succeed.</a> </span><span class="reftext">23</span>A man takes joy in a fitting reply—and how good is a timely word!…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/11-14.htm">Proverbs 11:14</a></span><br />For lack of guidance, a nation falls, but with many counselors comes deliverance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/24-6.htm">Proverbs 24:6</a></span><br />Only with sound guidance should you wage war, and victory lies in a multitude of counselors.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/20-18.htm">Proverbs 20:18</a></span><br />Set plans by consultation, and wage war under sound guidance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ecclesiastes/4-9.htm">Ecclesiastes 4:9-12</a></span><br />Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor. / For if one falls down, his companion can lift him up; but pity the one who falls without another to help him up! / Again, if two lie down together, they will keep warm; but how can one keep warm alone? ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/1-5.htm">James 1:5</a></span><br />Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/3-17.htm">James 3:17</a></span><br />But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/12-12.htm">1 Corinthians 12:12-27</a></span><br />The body is a unit, though it is composed of many parts. And although its parts are many, they all form one body. So it is with Christ. / For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, slave or free, and we were all given one Spirit to drink. / For the body does not consist of one part, but of many. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/4-11.htm">Ephesians 4:11-16</a></span><br />And it was He who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, / to equip the saints for works of ministry and to build up the body of Christ, / until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God, as we mature to the full measure of the stature of Christ. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/15-6.htm">Acts 15:6-29</a></span><br />So the apostles and elders met to look into this matter. / After much discussion, Peter got up and said to them, “Brothers, you know that in the early days God made a choice among you that the Gentiles would hear from my lips the message of the gospel and believe. / And God, who knows the heart, showed His approval by giving the Holy Spirit to them, just as He did to us. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/18-13.htm">Exodus 18:13-27</a></span><br />The next day Moses took his seat to judge the people, and they stood around him from morning until evening. / When his father-in-law saw all that Moses was doing for the people, he asked, “What is this that you are doing for the people? Why do you sit alone as judge, with all the people standing around you from morning till evening?” / “Because the people come to me to inquire of God,” Moses replied. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/12-6.htm">1 Kings 12:6-15</a></span><br />Then King Rehoboam consulted with the elders who had served his father Solomon during his lifetime. “How do you advise me to respond to these people?” he asked. / They replied, “If you will be a servant to these people and serve them this day, and if you will respond by speaking kind words to them, they will be your servants forever.” / But Rehoboam rejected the advice of the elders; instead, he consulted the young men who had grown up with him and served him. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/20-21.htm">2 Chronicles 20:21-22</a></span><br />Then Jehoshaphat consulted with the people and appointed those who would sing to the LORD and praise the splendor of His holiness. As they went out before the army, they were singing: “Give thanks to the LORD, for His loving devotion endures forever.” / The moment they began their shouts and praises, the LORD set ambushes against the men of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir who had come against Judah, and they were defeated.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/14-28.htm">Luke 14:28-32</a></span><br />Which of you, wishing to build a tower, does not first sit down and count the cost to see if he has the resources to complete it? / Otherwise, if he lays the foundation and is unable to finish the work, everyone who sees it will ridicule him, / saying, ‘This man could not finish what he started to build.’ ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/18-19.htm">Matthew 18:19-20</a></span><br />Again, I tell you truly that if two of you on the earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by My Father in heaven. / For where two or three gather together in My name, there am I with them.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-4.htm">Romans 12:4-8</a></span><br />Just as each of us has one body with many members, and not all members have the same function, / so in Christ we who are many are one body, and each member belongs to one another. / We have different gifts according to the grace given us. If one’s gift is prophecy, let him use it in proportion to his faith; ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/11-14.htm">Proverbs 11:14</a></b></br> Where no counsel <i>is</i>, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellers <i>there is</i> safety.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/20-18.htm">Proverbs 20:18</a></b></br> <i>Every</i> purpose is established by counsel: and with good advice make war.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ecclesiastes/8-6.htm">Ecclesiastes 8:6</a></b></br> Because to every purpose there is time and judgment, therefore the misery of man <i>is</i> great upon him.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/proverbs/11-14.htm">Advisers</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-19.htm">Consultation</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-10.htm">Counsel</a> <a href="/proverbs/12-20.htm">Counsellors</a> <a href="/proverbs/12-20.htm">Counselors</a> <a href="/psalms/129-5.htm">Disappointed</a> <a href="/proverbs/12-19.htm">Established</a> <a href="/psalms/119-123.htm">Fail</a> <a href="/nehemiah/4-15.htm">Frustrated</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-14.htm">Guides</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-28.htm">Lack</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-9.htm">Making</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-28.htm">Multitude</a> <a href="/proverbs/12-5.htm">Plans</a> <a href="/proverbs/12-5.htm">Purposes</a> <a href="/psalms/140-8.htm">Succeed</a> <a href="/proverbs/12-15.htm">Suggestions</a> <a href="/proverbs/15-21.htm">Void</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-28.htm">Want</a> <a href="/proverbs/15-20.htm">Wise</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-23.htm">Wrong</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/proverbs/24-6.htm">Advisers</a> <a href="/proverbs/20-18.htm">Consultation</a> <a href="/proverbs/19-20.htm">Counsel</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-6.htm">Counsellors</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-6.htm">Counselors</a> <a href="/isaiah/26-11.htm">Disappointed</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-3.htm">Established</a> <a href="/proverbs/22-8.htm">Fail</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/5-17.htm">Frustrated</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-23.htm">Guides</a> <a href="/proverbs/22-27.htm">Lack</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-11.htm">Making</a> <a href="/proverbs/20-6.htm">Multitude</a> <a href="/proverbs/15-26.htm">Plans</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-1.htm">Purposes</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-3.htm">Succeed</a> <a href="/proverbs/21-30.htm">Suggestions</a> <a href="/proverbs/17-18.htm">Void</a> <a href="/proverbs/21-5.htm">Want</a> <a href="/proverbs/15-24.htm">Wise</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-10.htm">Wrong</a><div class="vheading2">Proverbs 15</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/15-1.htm">A gentle answer turns away wrath</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/proverbs/15.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/proverbs/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/proverbs/15.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Plans fail for lack of counsel</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the importance of seeking guidance and wisdom from others. In the ancient Near Eastern context, kings and leaders often relied on a council of wise men or elders to make informed decisions. The Bible frequently highlights the value of wisdom and counsel, as seen in the story of Rehoboam, Solomon's son, who rejected the advice of the elders and faced disastrous consequences (<a href="/1_kings/12-6.htm">1 Kings 12:6-11</a>). The principle here is that human understanding is limited, and without the input of others, plans are more likely to falter. This aligns with the broader biblical theme that emphasizes humility and the acknowledgment of one's need for guidance, as seen in <a href="/james/1-5.htm">James 1:5</a>, which encourages believers to ask God for wisdom.<p><b>but with many advisers they succeed</b><br>The second part of the verse underscores the strength found in a multitude of counselors. In biblical times, a king's success often depended on the quality and quantity of his advisers. This principle is evident in the story of Joseph, who, as an adviser to Pharaoh, helped Egypt prepare for famine (<a href="/genesis/41-33.htm">Genesis 41:33-40</a>). The idea of seeking multiple perspectives is also reflected in the New Testament, where the early church made decisions collectively, as seen in <a href="/acts/15.htm">Acts 15</a> during the Jerusalem Council. This phrase suggests that success is more likely when decisions are made with the input of many, reflecting the biblical value of community and collective wisdom. It also points to the ultimate wisdom found in Christ, who is described as the "Wonderful Counselor" (<a href="/isaiah/9-6.htm">Isaiah 9:6</a>), indicating that true success is rooted in divine guidance.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a></b><br>Traditionally regarded as the author of Proverbs, Solomon was the son of King David and known for his wisdom. His proverbs often provide practical guidance for living a life that honors God.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The nation to which Solomon belonged and to whom much of his wisdom literature was initially directed. The cultural context of Israel during Solomon's reign was one of seeking wisdom and understanding through God's law.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/a/advisers.htm">Advisers</a></b><br>In the context of this proverb, advisers are those who provide wise counsel. They are individuals who possess experience, knowledge, and a godly perspective, contributing to the success of plans.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_counsel.htm">The Importance of Counsel</a></b><br>Seeking advice from others is crucial for making wise decisions. Godly counsel can prevent failure and lead to success.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/humility_in_seeking_advice.htm">Humility in Seeking Advice</a></b><br>It requires humility to acknowledge that we do not have all the answers and need the input of others.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/diversity_of_perspectives.htm">Diversity of Perspectives</a></b><br>Having many advisers means gaining a variety of perspectives, which can provide a more comprehensive understanding of a situation.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/godly_wisdom.htm">Godly Wisdom</a></b><br>True success comes from counsel that aligns with God's wisdom. It is important to choose advisers who are grounded in biblical principles.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_accountability.htm">Community and Accountability</a></b><br>Being part of a community of believers provides a network of support and accountability, which is essential for making sound decisions.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_proverbs_15.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 15</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_premarital_counseling_vital.htm">Is premarital counseling important for couples?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_the_bible_support_christian_marriage_counseling.htm">Is Christian marriage counseling supported by the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_seek_diverse_advice.htm">What are the benefits of diverse advice?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_borderline_personality.htm">What is borderline personality disorder?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/proverbs/15.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 22.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Without counsel</span> - where no counsel is - <span class="cmt_word">purposes are disappointed</span> (<a href="/proverbs/11-14.htm">Proverbs 11:14</a>); there can be no concerted action, or the means used are not the best that could be devised. Hesiod, Theog., 293 - <p><span class="greek">Ἐσθλὸς δ αϋ κἀκεῖνος ο{ς εϋ εἰπὸ´ντι πίθηται</span><br /><span class="greek"> {Ος δὲ κε μήτ αὐτὸς νοέῃ μήτ ἄλλου ἀκούων</span><br /><span class="greek">Ἐν θυμῷ βάλληται ὁ δ αϋτ ἀχρήιος ἀνήρ</span> (Comp. <a href="/proverbs/20-18.htm">Proverbs 20:18</a>.) In the multitude of counsellors they are established (<a href="/proverbs/24-6.htm">Proverbs 24:6</a>). We read of "counsellors" as almost regular officials in the Hebrew court, as in modern kingdoms (see <a href="/1_chronicles/27-32.htm">1 Chronicles 27:32</a>; <a href="/isaiah/1-26.htm">Isaiah 1:26</a>; <a href="/micah/4-9.htm">Micah 4:9</a>; comp. <a href="/ezra/7-28.htm">Ezra 7:28</a>). There is, of course, the danger of secrets being divulged where counsellors are many; and there is Terence's maxim to fear, "Quot heroines, tot sententiae;" but, properly guarded and discreetly used, good counsel is above all price. Septuagint, "They who honour not councils (<span class="greek">συνέδρια</span>) lay aside (<span class="greek">ὑπερτίθενται</span>) conclusions (<span class="accented">i.e.</span> put off coming to any definite decision); but in the hearts of those who consult counsel abideth" (compare the parallel clause, <a href="/proverbs/19-21.htm">Proverbs 19:21</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/proverbs/15-22.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Plans</span><br /><span class="heb">מַ֭חֲשָׁבוֹת</span> <span class="translit">(ma·ḥă·šā·ḇō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4284.htm">Strong's 4284: </a> </span><span class="str2">A contrivance, a texture, machine, intention, plan</span><br /><br /><span class="word">fail</span><br /><span class="heb">הָפֵ֣ר</span> <span class="translit">(hā·p̄êr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Infinitive absolute<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6565.htm">Strong's 6565: </a> </span><span class="str2">To break up, to violate, frustrate</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for lack</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּאֵ֣ין</span> <span class="translit">(bə·’ên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_369.htm">Strong's 369: </a> </span><span class="str2">A non-entity, a negative particle</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of counsel,</span><br /><span class="heb">ס֑וֹד</span> <span class="translit">(sō·wḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5475.htm">Strong's 5475: </a> </span><span class="str2">A session, company of persons, intimacy, consultation, a secret</span><br /><br /><span class="word">but with many</span><br /><span class="heb">וּבְרֹ֖ב</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇə·rōḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7230.htm">Strong's 7230: </a> </span><span class="str2">Multitude, abundance, greatness</span><br /><br /><span class="word">advisers</span><br /><span class="heb">יוֹעֲצִ֣ים</span> <span class="translit">(yō·w·‘ă·ṣîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3289.htm">Strong's 3289: </a> </span><span class="str2">To advise, to deliberate, resolve</span><br /><br /><span class="word">they succeed.</span><br /><span class="heb">תָּקֽוּם׃</span> <span class="translit">(tā·qūm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6965.htm">Strong's 6965: </a> </span><span class="str2">To arise, stand up, stand</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/proverbs/15-22.htm">Proverbs 15:22 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/proverbs/15-22.htm">Proverbs 15:22 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/proverbs/15-22.htm">Proverbs 15:22 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/proverbs/15-22.htm">Proverbs 15:22 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/proverbs/15-22.htm">Proverbs 15:22 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/proverbs/15-22.htm">Proverbs 15:22 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/proverbs/15-22.htm">Proverbs 15:22 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/proverbs/15-22.htm">Proverbs 15:22 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/proverbs/15-22.htm">Proverbs 15:22 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/proverbs/15-22.htm">Proverbs 15:22 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/proverbs/15-22.htm">OT Poetry: Proverbs 15:22 Where there is no counsel plans fail (Prov. 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