Proverbs 11:14

Where no counsell is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellers there is safetie.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

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

Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 11:14

11:12 Despiseth - Which he shews by contemptuous or reproachful expressions. Holdeth peace - Forbears all such expressions, and silently and patiently bears those reproaches.

11:13 Secrets - Such things as were committed to his trust with a charge of secrecy.

11:16 Gracious woman - A woman endued with the grace of God. Retaineth - Or, holdeth fast her honour, or reputation.