KJV ORIGINAL
Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Without getting advice, plans fail, but when you have many wise advisors, your plans succeed.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is teaching that seeking advice from multiple wise people helps our plans succeed, while going it alone often leads to failure.
📚 Historical Context
This proverb comes from ancient Israel's wisdom tradition, likely from King Solomon's time around 950 BC. In that era, major decisions were typically made by consulting elders, priests, and experienced leaders rather than acting independently. The Hebrew culture highly valued collective wisdom and the counsel of those who had walked similar paths before.
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