Proverbs 15:22 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 15:22

See here, 1. Of what ill consequence it is to be precipitate and rash, and to act without advice: Men's purposes are disappointed, their measures broken, and they come short of their point, gain not their end, because they would not ask counsel about the way. If men will not take time and pains to deliberate with themselves, or are so confident of their own judgment that they scorn to consult with others, they are not likely to bring any thing considerable to pass; circumstances defeat them... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 15:22

Without counsel purposes are disappointed ,.... If a man determines and resolves upon a matter, and at once hastily and precipitately goes about it, without mature deliberation, without consulting with himself, and taking the advice of others in forming a scheme to bring about his designs, it generally comes to nothing; see Luke 14:28 ; or "without a secret" F19 באין סוד "in non secreto", Montanus; "cum non sit secretum", Baynus; "quum nullum est arcanum", Schultens; "ubi non est... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 15:22

But in the multitude of counsellors - See note on Proverbs 11:13 ; (note). But יועצים רב rob yoatsim might be translated, chief or master of the council, the prime minister. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 15:18-23

Facets of moral truth Again flashing upon us, mostly in the light of contrast. As, indeed, from precious stones and false paste, up to the highest truths of the spirit, we can know nothing truly except by the comparison of its opposite. I. HASTE OF TEMPER AND LONG SUFFERING . ( Proverbs 15:18 .) Quarrelsomeness, irritable words (would that we could recall them!), a thousand stabs and wounds to the heart of our friend and to our own, the result of the former. For the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 15:22

Without counsel —where no counsel is— purposes are disappointed ( Proverbs 11:14 ); there can be no concerted action, or the means used are not the best that could be devised. Hesiod, εργ ; 293— ἐσθλὸς δ αὖ κἀκεῖνος ὃς εὖ εἰπόντι πίθηται ὃς δὲ κε μήτ αὐτὸς νοέῃ μήτ ἄλλου ἀκούων ἐν θυμῷ βάλληται ὁ δ αὖτ ἀχρήιος ἀνήρ (Comp. Proverbs 20:18 .) In the multitude of counsellors they are established ( Proverbs 24:6 ). We read of... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 15:22-23

Proverbs 15:22-23. Without counsel When men do not seek, or will not receive advice from others in weighty affairs; purposes are disappointed Their designs are ill managed, and succeed accordingly; but in the multitude of counsellors That is, of wise and good counsellors, for such only deserve that name; they are established Accomplished, and brought to a good issue. A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth By a wise or good and seasonable answer: that is, “It is a great pleasure... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 15:1-33

Bringing joy to others (15:1-33)Words can easily cheer others or enrage them, help them or hinder them. Therefore, people should think carefully about what they say (15:1-5). In addition to being wise in their speech, they must be honest in the way they earn their income (6-7). In fact, they must be upright in all aspects of their daily lives. Only then will God, from whom nothing can be hidden, accept their sacrifices and prayers (8-11). Another matter concerning habits of speech is that those... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 15:22

counsellors. But they must be "counsellors". they are. Aramaean, Septuagint, and Syriac read "counsel is". read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Proverbs 15:22

"Where there is no counsel, purposes are disappointed; But in the multitude of counselors they are established.""There is no religious content in this verse. Purely secular matters are here included in the description of the wise man. Everything that is properly and wisely done must be considered as God's gift of wisdom."[23] All of these proverbs regarding counselors add up to the common saying, "That two heads are better than one." read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 15:22

22. Without counsel—or, "deliberation," implying a wise deference to the opinions of the wise and good, contrasted with rashness. read more