14 For lack of guidance a nation falls,

but victory is won through many advisers.

15 Whoever puts up security for a stranger will surely suffer,

but whoever refuses to shake hands in pledge is safe.

14 Where no counsel is, the people fall:

But in the multitude of counsellers there is safety.

15 He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it:

And he that hateth suretiship is sure.

14 Without wise leadership, a nation falls;

there is safety in having many advisers.

15 There’s danger in putting up security for a stranger’s debt;

it’s safer not to guarantee another person’s debt.

14 Where there is no counsel, the people fall;

But in the multitude of counselors there is safety.

15 He who is surety for a stranger will suffer,

But one who hates being surety is secure.

14 Without leadership a nation falls,

but lots of good advice will save it.

15 Whoever guarantees to pay somebody else’s loan will suffer.

It is safer to avoid such promises.

14 Where no wise guidance is, the people falleth;

But in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.

15 He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it;

But he that hateth suretyship is secure.

14 Where no advice is, the people fall; but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.

15 It goeth ill with him that is surety for another; but he that hateth suretyship is secure.

14 A nation will fall when there is no direction, 

but with many advisers there is victory. 

15 Whoever guarantees a stranger’s loan will get into trouble, 

but whoever hates the closing of a deal remains secure. 

14 Without guidance, people fall,

but with many counselors there is deliverance.

15 If someone puts up security for a stranger,

he will suffer for it,

but the one who hates such agreements is protected.

14 Where there is no guidance, a nation falls,

but in an abundance of counselors there is safety.

15 To guarantee loans for a stranger brings trouble,

but there is safety in refusing to do so.

14 Where there is no guidance, a nation 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.

14 Without the guidance of good leaders a nation falls.

But many good advisers can save it.

15 Anyone who puts up money for what someone else owes will certainly suffer.

But a person who doesn’t agree to pay up for someone else is safe.

14 Where there is no guidance the people fall,

But in abundance of counselors there is victory.

15 He who is guarantor for a stranger will surely suffer for it,

But he who hates being a guarantor is secure.