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14 Where there is no guidance, a nation[a] shall fall,
    but there is safety in an abundance of counsel.
15 He will suffer trouble when he loans to a stranger,
    but he who refuses a pledge is safe.
16 A woman of grace receives honor,
    but the ruthless gets wealth.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 11:14 Or “people”

14 For lack of guidance a nation falls,(A)
    but victory is won through many advisers.(B)

15 Whoever puts up security(C) for a stranger will surely suffer,
    but whoever refuses to shake hands in pledge is safe.(D)

16 A kindhearted woman gains honor,(E)
    but ruthless men gain only wealth.

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