Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
A nation falls through a lack of guidance, but victory comes through the counsel of many.
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.
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.
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.
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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Context Readings
Proverbs Of Solomon
13 Whoever spreads gossip betrays secrets, but the trustworthy person keeps a confidence. 14 A nation falls through a lack of guidance, but victory comes through the counsel of many. 15 Securing a loan for a stranger will bring suffering, but by refusing to do so, one remains safe.
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Cross References
Proverbs 15:22
Plans fail without advice, but with many counselors they are confirmed.
Proverbs 24:6
For through wise counsel you will wage your war, and victory lies in an abundance of advisors.
Proverbs 20:18
Make plans by seeking advice; make war by obtaining guidance.
1 Kings 12:1-19
Rehoboam traveled to Shechem because all of Israel went there to install him as king.
Proverbs 16:22
Anyone who has understanding is a fountain of life, but foolishness brings punishment to fools.
Isaiah 19:11-14
Zoan's princes are nothing but fools; the wisest advisors of Pharaoh give stupid advice. How can you say to Pharaoh, "I'm a descendant of wise men, a descendant of ancient kings"?
Acts 15:6-21
So the apostles and the elders met to look into this claim.