14 For lack of guidance a nation falls, but victory is won through many advisers.

Other Translations of Proverbs 11:14

King James Version

14 Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.

English Standard Version

14 Where there is no guidance, a people falls, but in an abundance of counselors there is safety.

The Message

14 Without good direction, people lose their way; the more wise counsel you follow, the better your chances.

New King James Version

14 Where there is no counsel, the people fall; But in the multitude of counselors there is safety.

New Living Translation

14 Without wise leadership, a nation falls; there is safety in having many advisers.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 11:14

Commentary on Proverbs 11:14

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We shall often find it to our advantage to advise with others.

181 An unfriendly person pursues selfish ends and against all sound judgment starts quarrels.

Other Translations of Proverbs 18:1

King James Version

181 Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom.

English Standard Version

181 Whoever isolates himself seeks his own desire; he breaks out against all sound judgment.

The Message

181 Loners who care only for themselves spit on the common good.

New King James Version

181 A man who isolates himself seeks his own desire; He rages against all wise judgment.

New Living Translation

181 Unfriendly people care only about themselves; they lash out at common sense.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 18:1

Commentary on Proverbs 18:1

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If we would get knowledge and grace, we must try all methods of improving ourselves.