Proverbs 15 · Verse 22

Proverbs 15:22

Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.
Proverbs 15:22, King James Version

Proverbs 15:22 in other translations

BSBPlans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.
WEBWhere there is no counsel, plans fail; but in a multitude of counselors they are established.
ASVWhere there is no counsel, purposes are disappointed; But in the multitude of counsellors they are established.
YLTWithout counsel is the making void of purposes, And in a multitude of counsellors it is established.
DARBYWithout counsel purposes are disappointed; but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.
BBEWhere there are no wise suggestions, purposes come to nothing; but by a number of wise guides they are made certain.
WebsterWithout counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counselors they are established.

What does Proverbs 15:22 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
22. Without counsel--or, "deliberation," implying a wise deference to the opinions of the wise and good, contrasted with rashness.

Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain

Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 22 But in the multitude of counsellors - See note on Pro 11:13 (note). But רב יועצים rob yoatsim might be translated, chief or master of the council, the prime minister.

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary
If men will not take time and pains to deliberate, they are not likely to bring any thing to pass.

Matthew Henry, 1706 · public domain

Proverbs 15:22 in the original Hebrew

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

הָפֵ֣רha.Ferthey go wrongH6565
מַ֭חֲשָׁבוֹתMa.cha.sha.VotplansH4284
בְּאֵ֣יןbe.'Einwhen there notH369
ס֑וֹדSod[is] counselH5475
וּבְרֹ֖בu.ve.Roand with multitude ofH7230
יוֹעֲצִ֣יםyo.'a.TzimcounselorsH3289
תָּקֽוּם\׃ta.Kumit is establishedH6965

Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).

Cross references for Proverbs 15:22

  • Proverbs 11:14

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

  • Proverbs 20:18

    Every purpose is established by counsel: and with good advice make war.

  • Ecclesiastes 8:6

    Because to every purpose there is time and judgment, therefore the misery of man is great upon him.

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
11:14; 20:18; Ec 8:6

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge (Samuel Bagster, c. 1836) · public domain

Context

  • Proverbs 15:21

    Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.

  • Proverbs 15:22

    Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.

  • Proverbs 15:23

    A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it!

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Proverbs 15:22 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909		Los pensamientos son frustrados donde no hay consejo; mas en la multitud de consejeros se afirman.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885		Les projets échouent là où il n’y a point de conseil, mais, par la multitude des conseillers, ils réussissent.
German
Elberfelder 1871		Pläne scheitern, wo keine Besprechung ist; aber durch viele Ratgeber kommen sie zustande.
Latin
Clementine Vulgate		Dissipantur cogitationes ubi non est consilium; ubi vero sunt plures consiliarii, confirmantur.