Proverbs 11:14 · KJV
“Where no counsel {is}, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors {there is} safety.”
— Proverbs 11:14
A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter. {A talebearer: Heb. He that walketh, being a talebearer}
He that is surety for a stranger shall smart {for it}: and he that hateth suretiship is sure. {smart: Heb. be sore broken} {suretiship: Heb. those that strike hands}
Proverbs 11 — Context
He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace. {void...: Heb. destitute of heart}
13A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter. {A talebearer: Heb. He that walketh, being a talebearer}
14Where no counsel {is}, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors {there is} safety.
15He that is surety for a stranger shall smart {for it}: and he that hateth suretiship is sure. {smart: Heb. be sore broken} {suretiship: Heb. those that strike hands}
16A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong {men} retain riches.
Cross References
Proverbs 24:6
For by wise counsel thou shalt make thy war: and in multitude of counsellors {there is} safety.
Proverbs 15:22
Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.
Proverbs 20:18
{Every} purpose is established by counsel: and with good advice make war.
Proverbs 16:22
Understanding {is} a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools {is} folly.
1 Kings 12:1-19
And Rehoboam went to Shechem: for all Israel were come to Shechem to make him king.
Isaiah 19:11-14
Surely the princes of Zoan {are} fools, the counsel of the wise counsellors of Pharaoh is become brutish: how say ye unto Pharaoh, I {am} the son of the wise, the son of ancient kings?
Acts 15:6-21
And the apostles and elders came together for to consider of this matter.