Proverbs 11:14
Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.
Context
This verse from Proverbs Chapter 11 connects to 10 cross-references. Proverbs on honesty, humility, righteousness, and generosity: dishonest scales are an abomination to the Lord but accurate weights are his delight. Pride brings disgrace but with the humble is wisdom. The righteous who give liberally grow richer while those who …
Other Translations
Where no wise guidance is, the people falleth; But in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.
Without counsels do a people fall, And deliverance <FI>is<Fi> in a multitude of counsellors.
When there is no helping suggestion the people will have a fall, but with a number of wise guides they will be safe.
Cross References
And Rehoboam went to Shechem: for all Israel were come to Shechem to make him king.
So Israel rebelled against the house of David unto this day.
Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.
Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly.
Every purpose is established by counsel: and with good advice make war.
For by wise counsel thou shalt make thy war: and in multitude of counsellors there is safety.
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And the apostles and elders came together for to consider of this matter.
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