22 Where there is no counsel, plans fail;
but in a multitude of counselors they are established.

23 Joy comes to a man with the reply of his mouth.
How good is a word at the right time!

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 15:22-23

Commentary on Proverbs 15:22

(Read Proverbs 15:22)

If men will not take time and pains to deliberate, they are not likely to bring any thing to pass.

Commentary on Proverbs 15:23

(Read Proverbs 15:23)

Wisdom is needed to suit our discourse to the occasions.