Proverbs 11:14
New King James Version
14 (A)Where there is no counsel, the people fall;
But in the multitude of counselors there is safety.
Proverbs 11:14
New Living Translation
14 Without wise leadership, a nation falls;
there is safety in having many advisers.
Proverbs 11:14
New American Standard Bible
14 Where there is no (A)guidance the people fall,
But in an abundance of counselors there is [a]victory.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 11:14 Lit deliverance
Proverbs 11:14
Amplified Bible
14
Where there is no [wise, intelligent] guidance, the people fall [and go off course like a ship without a helm],
But in the abundance of [wise and godly] counselors there is victory.
Proverbs 11:14
The Message
14 Without good direction, people lose their way;
the more wise counsel you follow, the better your chances.
Proverbs 12:15
New King James Version
15 (A)The way of a fool is right in his own eyes,
But he who heeds counsel is wise.
Proverbs 12:15
New Living Translation
15 Fools think their own way is right,
but the wise listen to others.
Proverbs 12:15
New American Standard Bible
15 The (A)way of a fool is right in his own eyes,
But a person who listens to advice is wise.
Proverbs 12:15
Amplified Bible
15
The way of the [arrogant] fool [who rejects God’s wisdom] is right in his own eyes,
But a wise and prudent man is he who listens to counsel.(A)
Proverbs 12:15
The Message
15 Fools are headstrong and do what they like;
wise people take advice.
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