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


In Context

11 By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.

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

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

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

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

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

Proverbs 11:14 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

11:14Where no counsel [is,] the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors [there is] safety.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

11:14For lack of guidance a nation falls, but many advisers make victory sure.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

11:14Where there is no governor, the people shall fall: but there is safety where there is much counsel.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

11:14Where no wise guidance is, the people falleth; But in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

11:14Where no advice is, the people fall; but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

11:14Where no wise guidance is, the people falleth: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

11:14Where there is no wise guidance, the nation falls, but in the multitude of counselors there is victory.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

11:14Without counsels do a people fall, And deliverance is in a multitude of counsellors.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

11:14Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.