Proverbs 11:14
Translations
King James Version (KJV)
Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.
American King James Version (AKJV)
Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.
American Standard Version (ASV)
Where no wise guidance is, the people falleth; But in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.
Basic English Translation (BBE)
When there is no helping suggestion the people will have a fall, but with a number of wise guides they will be safe.
Webster's Revision
Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counselors there is safety.
World English Bible
Where there is no wise guidance, the nation falls, but in the multitude of counselors there is victory.
English Revised Version (ERV)
Where no wise guidance is, the people falleth: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.
Barnes's Proverbs 11:14 Bible Commentary
Counsel - 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.
