Proverbs 15:22

Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.
– Proverbs 15:22

The word for counsel means a company of persons in close deliberation. The assumption about the counsel is that it is wise counsel. Proverbs treats bad counsel in other places (Proverbs 1:10-19; et al.). Fools are marked by either refusing all counsel or foolishly gorging all advice (Proverbs 15:14; 26:12). The word for multitude means abundance and is put over against having no counsellors. The word for established means to set upright, like the erecting of a statue. The essential truth of this proverb is seeking and receiving wise counsel makes our plans better and increases the likelihood of success (Proverbs 11:14; 20:18).

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