Bible verse
For lack of guidance, a nation falls, but with many counselors comes deliverance.
Proverbs 11:14 · BSB
The verses around it, from Proverbs 11.
10 When the righteous thrive, the city rejoices, and when the wicked perish, there are shouts of joy.
11 By the blessing of the upright a city is built up, but by the mouth of the wicked it is torn down.
12 Whoever shows contempt for his neighbor lacks judgment, but a man of understanding remains silent.
13 A gossip reveals a secret, but a trustworthy person keeps a confidence.
14 For lack of guidance, a nation falls, but with many counselors comes deliverance.
15 He who puts up security for a stranger will surely suffer, but the one who hates indebtedness is secure.
16 A gracious woman attains honor, but ruthless men gain only wealth.
17 A kind man benefits himself, but a cruel man brings trouble on himself.
18 The wicked man earns an empty wage, but he who sows righteousness reaps a true reward.
KJV
Where no counsel [is], the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellers [there is] safety.
ASV
Where no wise guidance is, the people falleth; But in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.
ERV
Where no wise guidance is, the people falleth: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.
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