King James Version

Proverbs 15:22–23

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Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established. A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it!

Proverbs 15:22–23 · KJV · King James Version

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Proverbs 15:20–24

A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother. Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly. Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established. A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it! The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.

Translation: KJV (King James Version) · Dataset edition/version: eng-kjv-source-2026-08-19

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Proverbs 15:22–23
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Proverbs 15:20–24
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