Proverbs 11:14
A nation falls without good guidance, but they are saved through much wise counsel.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.
In Context
13A gossip goes around telling secrets, but trustworthy people keep confidences.
Cross References
1 Kings 12:1Rehoboam went to Shechem because that is where the whole of Israel had gone to make him king.
Proverbs 16:22If you have good sense it will be a fountain of life to you, but stupid people are punished by their stupidity.
Proverbs 24:6for with wise guidance you can go to war; you will be victorious by having many good advisors.
Acts 15:6The apostles and elders met together to discuss the issue.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 11:13-14
12 He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace. 13 A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter. I. Silence is here recommended as an instance of true friendship, and a preservative of it, and therefore an evidence, 1. Of wisdom: A man of understanding, that has rule over his own spirit, if he be provoked, holds his peace, that he may neither give vent to his passion nor kindle the passion of others by any opprobrious… Read the whole commentary →