Proverbs 11:14

Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.

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Other Translations for Proverbs 11:14

BSB
For lack of guidance, a nation falls, but with many counselors comes deliverance.
AKJV
Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.
CPDV
Where there is no governor, the people shall fall. But where there is much counsel, well-being shall be.
ERV
Where no wise guidance is, the people falleth: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.
NHEB
Where there is no wise guidance, the nation falls, but in the multitude of counselors there is victory.
SMT
In no guidance the people will fall: and salvation in a multitude of counseling.

Commentary for Proverbs 11:14

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 11:14
Summary
Nations fail without guidance; wisdom in numbers brings stability
Event
Nations need abundant counsel
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom