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Proverbs 11:14

Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.
Proverbs 11:14 · King James Version

In other versions

  • Where no wise guidance is, the people falleth; But in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.

    ASV

  • When there is no helping suggestion the people will have a fall, but with a number of wise guides they will be safe.

    BBE

  • Where no advice is, the people fall; but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.

    DBY

  • Where there is no wise guidance, the nation falls, But in the multitude of counselors there is victory.

    WEB

  • Without counsels do a people fall, And deliverance `is' in a multitude of counsellors.

    YLT

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

    ENG

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

    WBT

  • For lack of guidance, a nation falls, but with many counselors comes deliverance.

    BSB

In context

12He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.

13A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.

14Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.

15He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: and he that hateth suretiship is sure.

16A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong men retain riches.

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