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

12It is foolish to belittle one’s neighbor; a sensible person keeps quiet. 13A gossip goes around telling secrets, but those who are trustworthy can keep a confidence. Without wise leadership, a nation falls; there is safety in having many advisers. 15There’s danger in putting up security for a stranger’s debt; it’s safer not to guarantee another person’s debt. 16A gracious woman gains respect, but ruthless men gain only 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 go wrong for lack of advice; many advisers bring success.
• Proverbs 16:22Discretion is a life-giving fountain to those who possess it, but discipline is wasted on fools.
• Proverbs 24:6So don’t go to war without wise guidance; victory depends on having many advisers.
• 1 Kings 12:1Rehoboam went to Shechem, where all Israel had gathered to make him king.
• Isaiah 19:11What fools are the officials of Zoan! Their best counsel to the king of Egypt is stupid and wrong. Will they still boast to Pharaoh of their wisdom? Will they dare brag about all their wise ancestors?
• Acts 15:6So the apostles and elders met together to resolve this issue.

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

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• Counsellor
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• 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