³⁴ But if thou return to the city, and say unto Absalom, I will be thy servant, O king; as I have been thy father's servant hitherto, so will I now also be thy servant: then mayest thou for me defeat the counsel of Ahithophel.

²² Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.

⁶ For by wise counsel thou shalt make thy war: and in multitude of counsellors there is safety.