Albert Barnes Commentary Proverbs 11:14

"Where no wise guidance is, the people falleth; But in the multitude of counsellors there is safety." — Proverbs 11:14 (ASV)

Counsel - See the note on Proverbs 1:5. This precept may well be thought of as coming with special force at the time of the organization of the monarchy of Israel. Compare 1 Kings 12:6.