Proverbs 11:14

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

12The one who denounces his neighbor lacks wisdom, but the one who has discernment keeps silent. 13The one who goes about slandering others reveals secrets, but the one who is trustworthy conceals a matter. When there is no guidance a nation falls, but there is success in the abundance of counselors. 15The one who puts up security for a stranger will surely have trouble, but whoever avoids shaking hands will be secure. 16A generous woman gains honor, and ruthless men seize wealth.

Proverbs 11:14 word by word

בְּאֵ֣ין תַּ֭חְבֻּלוֹת יִפָּל־עָ֑ם וּ֝תְשׁוּעָ֗ה בְּרֹ֣ב יוֹעֵֽץ׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Where no counselתַּחְבֻּלָהtachbûlâh tachbûlâh · counselH8458
• the peopleעַם‛am · peopleH5971
• fallנָפַלnâphal · to fall: fallH5307
• but in the multitudeרֹבrôb · abundanceH7230
• of counsellorsיָעַץyâ‛ats · to adviseH3289
• safetyתְּשׁוּעָהteshû‛âh teshû‛âh · deliverance: victoryH8668

Cross-references for Proverbs 11:14

• Proverbs 15:22Plans fail when there is no counsel, but with abundant advisers they are established.
• Proverbs 16:22Insight is like a life-giving fountain to the one who possesses it, but folly leads to the discipline of fools.
• Proverbs 24:6for with guidance you wage your war, and with numerous advisers there is victory.
• 1 Kings 12:1Rehoboam traveled to Shechem, for all Israel had gathered in Shechem to make Rehoboam king.
• Isaiah 19:11The officials of Zoan are nothing but fools; Pharaoh’s wise advisers give stupid advice. How dare you say to Pharaoh, “I am one of the sages, one well-versed in the writings of the ancient kings?”
• Acts 15:6Both the apostles and the elders met together to deliberate about 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

Topics related to Proverbs 11:14

• Counsel
• Speaking
• War

In the dictionaries

• Counsellor
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• Smart
• Suretiship
• Surety
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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