Proverbs 11:15

"Where there is no wise guidance, the nation falls, but in the multitude of counselors there is victory."

Key Reflection

Proverbs 11:15 advises that a lack of wise leadership can lead to the downfall of a nation, emphasizing the importance of sound counsel and guidance at the highest levels. The verse highlights how collective wisdom and consultation among leaders can lead to successful outcomes, contrasting the potential for failure when such wisdom is absent. This principle underscores the value of collaborative decision-making in governance, reflecting a cultural context where community input was highly regarded for making informed choices.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

See the marginal reference. The play upon “sure” and “suretiship” in the the King James Version (though each word is rightly rendered) has nothing corresponding to it in the Hebrew, and seems to have originated in a desire to give point to the proverb.

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