Proverbs 11:14

A nation falls through a lack of guidance, but victory comes through the counsel of many.

Proverbs 15:22

Plans fail without advice, but with many counselors they are confirmed.

Proverbs 24:6

For through wise counsel you will wage your war, and victory lies in an abundance of advisors.

Proverbs 20:18

Make plans by seeking advice; make war by obtaining guidance.

1 Kings 12:1-19

Rehoboam traveled to Shechem because all of Israel went there to install him as king.

Proverbs 16:22

Anyone who has understanding is a fountain of life, but foolishness brings punishment to fools.

Isaiah 19:11-14

Zoan's princes are nothing but fools; the wisest advisors of Pharaoh give stupid advice. How can you say to Pharaoh, "I'm a descendant of wise men, a descendant of ancient kings"?

Acts 15:6-21

So the apostles and the elders met to look into this claim.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellers there is safety.

Bible References

General references

Proverbs 15:22
Plans fail without advice, but with many counselors they are confirmed.
Proverbs 16:22
Anyone who has understanding is a fountain of life, but foolishness brings punishment to fools.
Proverbs 24:6
For through wise counsel you will wage your war, and victory lies in an abundance of advisors.
1 Kings 12:1
Rehoboam traveled to Shechem because all of Israel went there to install him as king.
Isaiah 19:11
Zoan's princes are nothing but fools; the wisest advisors of Pharaoh give stupid advice. How can you say to Pharaoh, "I'm a descendant of wise men, a descendant of ancient kings"?
Acts 15:6
So the apostles and the elders met to look into this claim.

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