Devine Scripture

Proverbs 11:14

Proverbs chapter 11 · verse 14 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

v.13He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; But he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth a matter.

v.14This passage

v.15He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it; But he that hateth suretyship is secure.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 1 Kings 12:1

    And Rehoboam went to Shechem: for all Israel were come to Shechem to make him king.

  • Isaiah 19:11

    The princes of Zoan are utterly foolish; the counsel of the wisest 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

    And the apostles and the elders were gathered together to consider of this matter.

  • Proverbs 15:22

    Where there is no counsel, purposes are disappointed; But in the multitude of counsellors they are established.

  • Proverbs 16:22

    Understanding is a well-spring of life unto him that hath it; But the correction of fools istheirfolly.

  • Proverbs 24:6

    For by wise guidance thou shalt make thy war; And in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.