When there were no depths, I was brought forth, When there were no fountains abounding with water.

When the whirlwind passes, the wicked is no more,
But the righteous has an everlasting foundation.

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

Overthrow the wicked, and they are no more; but the house of the righteous shall stand.

Where no oxen are, the crib is clean: but much increase is by the strength of the ox.

Where there are no wise suggestions, purposes come to nothing; but by a number of wise guides they are made certain.

Where no discretion is, there the soul is not well; and whoso is swift on foot, stumbleth hastily.

Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth.

Where no Prophet is, there the people perish; but well is him that keepeth the law.