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Proverbs 11:14 KJV

Proverbs · chapter 11 · verse 14

Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.Proverbs 11:14 · King James Version

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Proverbs 11:14 in context

12He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.

13A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.

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.

16A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong men retain riches.

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Commentary

Here is, 1. The bad omen of a kingdom's ruin: Where no counsel is, no consultation at all, but every thing done rashly, or no prudent consultation for the common good, but only caballing for parties and divided interests, the people fall, crumble into factions, fall to pieces, fall together by the ears, and fall an…

— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary

Cross references

Key words (Strong's)

counsellorsyâʻatsto adviseH3289 →
multituderôbabundanceH7230 →
counseltachbulâhproperly, steerageH8458 →
peopleʻama peopleH5971 →
fallnâphalto fall, in a great variety of applicationsH5307 →

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