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Proverbs 11:14

WisdomGuidance and decisions

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.

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.

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BSB
For lack of guidance, a nation falls, but with many counselors comes deliverance.
KJV
Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.
WEB
Where there is no wise guidance, the nation falls, but in the multitude of counselors there is victory.
ASV
Where no wise guidance is, the people falleth; But in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.
DARBY
Where no advice is, the people fall; but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.
BLB
Without counsels, a people falls, and salvation [is] in many giving counsel.
ÅB
Hvor det intet styre er, faller folket; men hvor det er mange rådgivere, der er frelse.
OTB
Uten veiledning faller en nasjon, men seier kommer gjennom mange rådgivere.
B1930
Hvor det intet styre er, faller folket; men hvor det er mange rådgivere, der er frelse.

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