Proverbs 11:14
Where there is no wise direction, a nation falls, 1 but victory comes by consulting many advisors. 1
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.
In Context
13Whoever goes around slandering reveals secrets, 1 but a faithful person keeps a matter covered. 1
Cross References
1 Kings 12:1Rehoboam went to Shechem, for all Israel was coming to Shechem to make him king.
Proverbs 16:22Understanding is a fountain of life to the one who has it, 1 but the instruction of fools is their foolishness. 1
Proverbs 24:6for by wise direction you can wage your war 1 and with many advisors there is victory. 1
Acts 15:6So the apostles and the elders gathered together to consider this matter.
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 →