When there were no deep oceans I was born, when there were no springs overflowing with water;

He will die because there was no discipline; because of the greatness of his folly he will reel.

When there is no guidance a nation falls, but there is success in the abundance of counselors.

Where there are no oxen, the feeding trough is clean, but an abundant harvest is produced by strong oxen.

Plans fail when there is no counsel, but with abundant advisers they are established.

When there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint, but the one who keeps the law, blessed is he!

The godly perish, but no one cares. Honest people disappear, when no one minds that the godly disappear because of evil.

You will say, “I will invade a land of unwalled towns; I will advance against those living quietly in security – all of them living without walls and barred gates –