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Proverbs 11:14
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12 He who1 is devoid of wisdom despises his neighbor,
But a man of understanding holds his peace. 
13 aA talebearer reveals secrets,
But he who is of a faithful spirit bconceals a matter. 
14 aWhere there is no counsel, the people fall;
But in the multitude of counselors there is safety. 
15 He who is asurety for a stranger will suffer,
But one who hates1 being surety is secure. 
16 A gracious woman retains honor,
But ruthless men retain riches.
Verse Comparison: Proverbs 11:14

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American Standard Version
Where no wise guidance is, the people falleth; But in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.

Amplified® Bible
Where no wise guidance is, the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety.

Contemporary English Version
A city without wise leaders will end up in ruin; a city with many wise leaders will be kept safe.

Darby English Version
Where no advice is, the people fall; but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.

Good News Bible
A nation will fall if it has no guidance. Many advisers mean security.

King James Version
Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.

New American Standard Bible
Where there is no guidance the people fall, But in abundance of counselors there is victory.

New International Version
For lack of guidance a nation falls,
but many advisers make victory sure.

New King James Version
Where there is no counsel, the people fall;
But in the multitude of counselors there is safety.

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Where no one exercises guidance the people fall, But in abundance of counselors the people find victory.

Revised Standard Version
Where there is no guidance, a people falls; but in an abundance of counselors there is safety.

Young's Literal Translation
Without counsels do a people fall, And deliverance `is' in a multitude of counsellors.

New English Translation
When there is no guidance1 a nation falls, but there is success2 in the abundance of counselors.


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