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In Proverbs 11:14, Solomon says, Where there is no guidance, the people fall, but in abundance of counselors there is victory (v. 14). Wisdom is not meant to be pursued in isolation. One of the repeated themes in Proverbs is that growth requires listening, receiving, and learning from others.
Without guidance, people fall because they are navigating complexity with too little perspective. Human judgment is limited, and pride often blinds us to our own weaknesses. That is why teachability is such a central virtue in wisdom literature.
By contrast, in abundance of counselors there is victory. Wise counsel broadens perspective and guards against rashness. This does not mean every crowd is wise, but that godly, thoughtful counsel is a gift. Proverbs assumes that humility is strong enough to ask for help.
Used with permission from TheBibleSays.com.
You can access the original article here:Proverbs 11:14 Meaning
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