New King James Version
Proverbs 11:14
14Where there is no counsel, the people fall; But in the multitude of counselors there is safety.
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 Living Translation (NLT)Without wise leadership, a nation falls; there is safety in having many advisers.
Context of Proverbs 11:14
12He who is devoid of wisdom despises his neighbor, But a man of understanding holds his peace. 13A talebearer reveals secrets, But he who is of a faithful spirit conceals a matter. Where there is no counsel, the people fall; But in the multitude of counselors there is safety. 15He who is surety for a stranger will suffer, But one who hates being surety is secure. 16A gracious woman retains honor, But ruthless men retain riches.
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 counsel, plans go awry, But in the multitude of counselors they are established.
- Proverbs 16:22Understanding is a wellspring of life to him who has it. But the correction of fools is folly.
- Proverbs 24:6For by wise counsel you will wage your own war, And in a multitude of counselors there is safety.
- 1 Kings 12:1And Rehoboam went to Shechem, for all Israel had gone to Shechem to make him king.
- Isaiah 19:11Surely the princes of Zoan are fools; Pharaoh’s wise counselors give foolish counsel. How do you say to Pharaoh, “I am the son of the wise, The son of ancient kings?”
- Acts 15:6Now the apostles and 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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