Proverbs 15:22
Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.
Cross-references
Proverbs 11:14 says the same thing: 'an abundance of counselors' brings safety, directly paralleling the need for many advisers.
Proverbs 20:18 applies the same counsel principle to warfare: 'by wise guidance wage war,' extending the advice from plans to battles.
Proverbs 24:6 echoes the same principle: victory comes through many counselors, reinforcing that plans succeed with advice.
Acts 15:6 shows the Jerusalem council applying this principle—many advisers gather to decide a crucial matter, illustrating the proverb's wisdom.
1 Chronicles 13:2 shows David consulting the assembly before moving the ark, illustrating Proverbs' principle of seeking many advisers.
2 Chronicles 30:2 records Hezekiah and officials deciding together on Passover date, a narrative example of collective counsel.
2 Chronicles 32:3 shows Hezekiah consulting officials about water defense, directly applying the wisdom of many advisers.