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Where there is no counsel, plans fail; But in a multitude of counselors they are established.
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Deliberation is Essential
All commentators agree on the verse's central theme: plans made without seeking advice are likely to fail. As Matthew Henry puts it, if people don't take the time to deliberate, they are unlikely to accomplish anything. Hasty, individual decisions often lead to disappointment.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Counsellors - The Hebrew word, used almost as an official title (1 Chronicles 27:32; Isaiah 1:26; [Reference Isaiah …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Without counsel purposes are disappointed If a man determines and resolves upon a matter, and at once hastily and pr…
If people will not take time and effort to deliberate, they are unlikely to accomplish anything.
