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Selected Verse: Proverbs 15:22 - King James
Verse |
Translation |
Text |
Pr 15:22 |
King James |
Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established. |
Summary Of Commentaries Associated With The Selected Verse
A Commentary, Critical, Practical, and Explanatory on the Old and New Testaments, by Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset and David Brown [1882] |
Without counsel--or, "deliberation," implying a wise deference to the opinions of the wise and good, contrasted with rashness. |
Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834] |
Counsellors - The Hebrew word, used almost as an official title Ch1 27:32; Isa 1:26; Isa 19:11, brings before us the picture of the council-chamber of Eastern countries, arranged for a solemn conference of the wise. |
Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible, by John Wesley [1754-65] |
Counsel - When men do not seek, or will not receive advice from others. |
Adam Clarke Commentary on the Whole Bible - Published 1810-1826 |
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. |
11 Surely the princes of Zoan are fools, the counsel of the wise counsellors of Pharaoh is become brutish: how say ye unto Pharaoh, I am the son of the wise, the son of ancient kings?
26 And I will restore thy judges as at the first, and thy counsellors as at the beginning: afterward thou shalt be called, The city of righteousness, the faithful city.
32 Also Jonathan David's uncle was a counsellor, a wise man, and a scribe: and Jehiel the son of Hachmoni was with the king's sons:
13 A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.