Proverbs
“Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellers there is safety.”
Proverbs 11:14
Proverbs 11:14 (KJV) speaks to guidance, wisdom, and discernment — words set in Proverbs, the Bible's book of practical wisdom. Sit with it for a moment, and let the words do their quiet work.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellers they are established.”
Proverbs 15:22“If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.”
James 1:5“In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.”
Proverbs 3:6“Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.”
Proverbs 4:7“I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye.”
Psalms 32:8“For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.”
Proverbs 2:6
Common questions
What does Proverbs 11:14 mean?
In the King James Version, Proverbs 11:14 reads: "Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellers there is safety." The verse speaks to guidance, wisdom, and discernment. To read it well, take it in the flow of Proverbs 11 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Proverbs 11:14 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellers there is safety." is Proverbs 11:14 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Proverbs chapter 11.
What are some related Bible verses to Proverbs 11:14?
Verses that sit beside Proverbs 11:14 include Proverbs 15:22, James 1:5, and Proverbs 3:6. Reading them alongside Proverbs 11:14 deepens the theme of guidance.
How can I pray with Proverbs 11:14?
Read Proverbs 11:14 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.