Proverbs 11:14

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

A city without wise leaders will end up in ruin; a city with many wise leaders will be kept safe.

Cross References

1 Kings 1:12

You and your son Solomon will be killed, unless you do what I tell you.

2 Chronicles 22:4

In fact, after his father's death, Ahaziah sinned against the LORD by appointing some of Ahab's relatives to be his advisers. Their advice led to his downfall.

Proverbs 15:22

Without good advice everything goes wrong— it takes careful planning for things to go right.

Proverbs 16:22

Good sense is a fountain that gives life, but fools are punished by their foolishness.

Proverbs 20:18

Be sure you have sound advice before making plans or starting a war.

Proverbs 24:6

Battles are won by listening to advice and making a lot of plans.