Proverbs
“Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellers they are established.”
Proverbs 15:22
Proverbs 15:22 (KJV) speaks to decisions, guidance, and wisdom — words set in Proverbs, the Bible's book of practical wisdom. Sit with it for a moment, and let the words do their quiet work.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellers there is safety.”
Proverbs 11:14“In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.”
Proverbs 3:6“I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye.”
Psalms 32:8“If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.”
James 1:5“I have taught thee in the way of wisdom; I have led thee in right paths.”
Proverbs 4:11“Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.”
Proverbs 4:7
Common questions
What does Proverbs 15:22 mean?
In the King James Version, Proverbs 15:22 reads: "Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellers they are established." The verse speaks to decisions, guidance, and wisdom. To read it well, take it in the flow of Proverbs 15 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Proverbs 15:22 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellers they are established." is Proverbs 15:22 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Proverbs chapter 15.
What are some related Bible verses to Proverbs 15:22?
Verses that sit beside Proverbs 15:22 include Proverbs 11:14, Proverbs 3:6, and Psalms 32:8. Reading them alongside Proverbs 15:22 deepens the theme of decisions.
How can I pray with Proverbs 15:22?
Read Proverbs 15:22 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.