Proverbs 11:14
“Where no counsell is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellers there is safetie.”
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Proverbs 11:14 Context
12He that is void of wisedome, despiseth his neighbour: but a man of vnderstanding holdeth his peace. 13A tale-bearer reuealeth secrets: but hee that is of a faithfull spirit, concealeth the matter. 14Where no counsell is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellers there is safetie. 15Hee that is suretie for a stranger, shall smart for it: and hee that hateth suretiship, is sure. 16A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong men retaine riches.
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Where no counsel [is], the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors [there is] safety.
- King James Version
Where there is no guidance the people fall, But in abundance of counselors there is victory.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Where no wise guidance is, the people falleth; But in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.
- American Standard Version (1901)
When there is no helping suggestion the people will have a fall, but with a number of wise guides they will be safe.
- Basic English Bible
Where no advice is, the people fall; but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.
- Darby Bible
Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counselors there is safety.
- Webster's Bible
Where there is no wise guidance, the nation falls, but in the multitude of counselors there is victory.
- World English Bible
Without counsels do a people fall, And deliverance [is] in a multitude of counsellors.
- Youngs Literal Bible
Where no wise direction is, a people falleth; but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible