Parallel Verses
Amplified
Where there is no [wise, intelligent] guidance, the people fall [and go off course like a ship without a helm],
But in the abundance of [wise and godly] counselors there is victory.
New American Standard Bible
But in abundance of counselors there is
King James Version
Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellers there is safety.
Holman Bible
but with many counselors there is deliverance.
International Standard Version
A nation falls through a lack of guidance, but victory comes through the counsel of many.
A Conservative Version
Where no wise guidance is, the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety.
American Standard Version
Where no wise guidance is, the people falleth; But in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.
Bible in Basic English
When there is no helping suggestion the people will have a fall, but with a number of wise guides they will be safe.
Darby Translation
Where no advice is, the people fall; but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.
Julia Smith Translation
In no guidance the people will fall: and salvation in a multitude of counseling.
King James 2000
Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counselors there is safety.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Where there is no guidance, a nation shall fall, but [there is] safety in an abundance of counsel.
Modern King James verseion
Where there is no wisdom, the people fall; but in the multitude of wise men there is safety.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Where no good counsel is, there the people decay; but whereas are many that can give counsel, there is wealth.
NET Bible
When there is no guidance a nation falls, but there is success in the abundance of counselors.
New Heart English Bible
Where there is no wise guidance, the nation falls, but in the multitude of counselors there is victory.
The Emphasized Bible
With no guidance, a people will fall, but, safety, lieth in the greatness of the counsellor.
Webster
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.
Youngs Literal Translation
Without counsels do a people fall, And deliverance is in a multitude of counsellors.
Themes
Advice » Counsel, the importance of seeking
Counsel » The importance of seeking
Counsel » The multitude of counselors
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 11:14
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Verse Info
Context Readings
Proverbs Of Solomon
13
He who goes about as a gossip reveals secrets,
But he who is trustworthy and faithful keeps a matter hidden.
Where there is no [wise, intelligent] guidance, the people fall [and go off course like a ship without a helm],
But in the abundance of [wise and godly] counselors there is victory.
He who puts up security and guarantees a debt for an outsider will surely suffer [for his foolishness],
But he who hates (declines) being a guarantor is secure [from its penalties].
Phrases
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Cross References
Proverbs 15:22
Without consultation and wise advice, plans are frustrated,
But with many counselors they are established and succeed.
Proverbs 24:6
For by wise guidance you can wage your war,
And in an abundance of [wise] counselors there is victory and safety.
Proverbs 20:18
Plans are established by counsel;
So make war [only] with wise guidance.
1 Kings 12:1-19
Rehoboam went to
Proverbs 16:22
Understanding (spiritual insight) is a [refreshing and boundless] wellspring of life to those who have it,
But to give instruction and correction to fools is foolishness.
Isaiah 19:11-14
The princes of
The counsel of the Pharaoh’s wisest advisors has become stupid.
How can you say to Pharaoh,
“I am a son of the wise, a son of ancient kings?”
Acts 15:6-21
The apostles and the elders came together to consider this matter.