Proverbs 15:22

“Without counsel purposes are disappointed, etc.] If a man determines and resolves upon a matter, and at once hastily and precipitately goes about it, without mature deliberation, without consulting with himself, and taking the advice of others in forming a scheme to bring about his designs, it generally comes to nothing; see (<421428>Luke 14:28-32); or “without a secret”f452 without keeping one; if a man divulges his intentions, it is much if they are not frustrated; so the Targum, “vain are the thoughts (or designs) where there is no secret;” if a man makes no secret of what he designs to do, he is easily counterworked, and his purposes disappointed; but in the multitude of counsellors they…”

“Without counsel--or, "deliberation," implying a wise deference to the opinions of the wise and good, contrasted with rashness.”

“Counsellors - The Hebrew word, used almost as an official title 1 Chronicles 27:32; Isaiah 1:26; Isaiah 19:11, brings before us the picture of the council-chamber of Eastern countries, arranged for a solemn conference of the wise. return to 'Top of Page'”

“Counsel - When men do not seek, or will not receive advice from others. Proverbs 15:23”

“15:22 An individual might not think of all the angles of a problem; a wise person invites advice from many advisers.”

“Pro 11:14, Pro 20:18; Ecc 8:6 Proverbs 15:23”