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Proverbs 11:14
Proverbs 11:14
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Proverbs 11 — OverviewProverbs 11 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleWeighty Sayings.Proverbs 11 — OverviewProverbs 11 · Little Bible — for children and parentsProverbs 11 is a gallery of contrasts: honest versus dishonest, proud versus humble, generous versus greedy, righteous versus wicked. Every pairing teaches the same underlying truth — God sees all things, and He rewards…Proverbs 11:14Proverbs 11:14 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleHere is, 1. The bad omen of a kingdom's ruin: Where no counsel is, no
consultation at all, but every thing done rashly, or no prudent
consultation for the common good, but only caballing for parties and
divided…Proverbs 11:14Proverbs 11:14 · John Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleWhere no counsel [is], the people fall,.... Where there is no wise and prudent, sound and good counsel, as the word signifies; where that is not, there had as good be none, or better; a people, a kingdom, a…Proverbs 11:14Proverbs 11:14 · Little Bible — for children and parentsWisdom is rarely a solo pursuit. Those who reject counsel and trust only themselves fall. Safety — in decisions, in leadership, in life — comes from seeking and accepting input from multiple wise, godly counsellors.…