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Proverbs 11:14
14Where there is no [wise, intelligent] guidance, the people fall [and go off course like a ship without a helm], But in the abundance of [wise and godly] counselors there is victory.
Proverbs 11:14 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.
- New International Version (NIV)For lack of guidance a nation falls, but victory is won through many advisers.
- English Standard Version (ESV)Where there is no guidance, a people falls, but in an abundance of counselors there is safety.
- New King James Version (NKJV)Where there is no counsel, the people fall; But in the multitude of counselors there is safety.
Context of Proverbs 11:14
12He who despises his neighbor lacks sense, But a man of understanding keeps silent. 13He who goes about as a gossip reveals secrets, But he who is trustworthy and faithful keeps a matter hidden. Where there is no [wise, intelligent] guidance, the people fall [and go off course like a ship without a helm], But in the abundance of [wise and godly] counselors there is victory. 15He who puts up security and guarantees a debt for an outsider will surely suffer [for his foolishness], But he who hates (declines) being a guarantor is secure [from its penalties]. 16A gracious and good woman attains honor, And ruthless men attain riches [but not respect].
Read all of Proverbs 11Proverbs 11:14 word by word
בְּאֵ֣ין תַּ֭חְבֻּלוֹת יִפָּל־עָ֑ם וּ֝תְשׁוּעָ֗ה בְּרֹ֣ב יוֹעֵֽץ׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Proverbs 11:14
- Proverbs 15:22Without consultation and wise advice, plans are frustrated, But with many counselors they are established and succeed.
- Proverbs 16:22Understanding (spiritual insight) is a [refreshing and boundless] wellspring of life to those who have it, But to give instruction and correction to fools is foolishness.
- Proverbs 24:6For by wise guidance you can wage your war, And in an abundance of [wise] counselors there is victory and safety.
- 1 Kings 12:1Rehoboam went to Shechem, for all Israel had come to Shechem to make him king.
- Isaiah 19:11The princes of Zoan are complete fools; The counsel of the Pharaoh’s wisest advisors has become stupid. How can you say to Pharaoh, “I am a son of the wise, a son of ancient kings?”
- Acts 15:6The apostles and the elders came together to consider this matter.
Commentaries on Proverbs 11:14
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 14Counsel - See Proverbs 1:5 note. This precept may well be thought of as coming with special force at the time of the organization of the monarchy of Israel. Compare 1 Kings 12:6.Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 14Verse 14 We shall often find it to our advantage to advise with others.Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 14The future of a nation depends on wise decisions.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1414. counsel--the art of governing (Pr 1:5). counsellors--literally, "one giving counsel"; the participle used as a collective.Read the comment
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Commentaries on Proverbs 11
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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