King James Version
Proverbs 11:14 in the King James Version says “Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.” — study this verse from Proverbs chapter 11 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.”
Proverbs 11:14 · KJV
He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace. void: Heb. destitute of heart
A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter. A talebearer: Heb. He that walketh, being a talebearer
Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.
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
A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong men retain riches.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“Where no counsel”
H8458(only in plural) properly, steerage (as a management of ropes), i.e., (figuratively) guidance or (by implication) a plan
“fall”
H5307to fall, in a great variety of applications (intransitive or causative, literal or figurative)
“is the people”
H5971a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
“there is safety”
H8668rescue (literal or figurative, persons, national or spiritual)
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