What does Proverbs 15:22 mean?
“Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.”
Quick answer
Without counsel plans fail, but with many advisers they succeed. Wisdom listens.
What it means
Solo decisions in big matters often miss what others would have caught.
"Many advisers" — not a poll, but a circle of trusted, honest counsel.
The proverb humbles. Wisdom is willing to be helped.
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Original BibleDawn explanation · reviewed 2026-06-07. Drafted with AI assistance and reviewed for accuracy.