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Berean Standard Bible

“Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.”

Proverbs 15:22

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Study note

This proverb belongs to a section of short sayings about wise speech and sound judgment. It is close in meaning to Proverbs 11:14 and reflects the book's steady emphasis on humility.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.

World English Bible (WEB)

Where there is no counsel, plans fail; but in a multitude of counselors they are established.

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

Where there is no counsel, purposes are disappointed; But in the multitude of counsellors they are established.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

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

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Los pensamientos son frustrados donde no hay consejo; mas en la multitud de consejeros se afirman.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

La falta de consejo frustra los planes; la abundancia de consejo los prospera.

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