Advice

Hear counsel, and receive instruction, That thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.

The way of a fool is right in his own eyes; But he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel.

Where no wise guidance is, the people falleth; But in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.

For by wise guidance thou shalt make thy war; And in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.

Trust in Jehovah with all thy heart, And lean not upon thine own understanding: — read the full passage →

Let no corrupt speech proceed out of your mouth, but such as is good for edifying as the need may be, that it may give grace to them that hear.

The simple believeth every word; But the prudent man looketh well to his going.

The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of knowledge; Butthe foolish despise wisdom and instruction.

And king Rehoboam took counsel with the old men, that had stood before Solomon his father while he yet lived, saying, What counsel give ye me to return answer to this people? — read the full passage →

And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but nurture them in the chastening and admonition of the Lord.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show unto his servants, even the things which must shortly come to pass: and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John;

But if any of you lacketh wisdom, let him ask of God, who giveth to all liberally and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on him should not perish, but have eternal life. — read the full passage →

By pride cometh only contention; But with the well-advised is wisdom.

A man’s heart deviseth his way; But Jehovah directeth his steps.

There is therefore now no condemnation to them that are in Christ Jesus. — read the full passage →

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on him should not perish, but have eternal life.

He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool; But whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.

The righteous is a guide to his neighbor; But the way of the wicked causeth them to err.

Oil and perfume rejoice the heart; So doth the sweetness of a man’s friend that cometh of hearty counsel.

I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will counsel thee with mine eye upon thee.

A friend loveth at all times; And a brother is born for adversity.

The thoughts of the righteous are just; Butthe counsels of the wicked are deceit.

He that maketh many friends doeth it to his own destruction; But there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.

And be not fashioned according to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God.

For God gave us not a spirit of fearfulness; but of power and love and discipline.

fear thou not, for I am with thee; be not dismayed, for I am thy God; I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Better is a poor and wise youth than an old and foolish king, who knoweth not how to receive admonition any more.

and great multitudes followed him; and he healed them there.

But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, easy to be entreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without variance, without hypocrisy.

with all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith Jehovah, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope in your latter end.

But ye shall receive power, when the Holy Spirit is come upon you: and ye shall be my witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judæa and Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.

Then Jeremiah said unto Zedekiah, If I declare it unto thee, wilt thou not surely put me to death? and if I give thee counsel, thou wilt not hearken unto me.

Thy testimonies also are my delight Andmy counsellors. ד DALETH.

For which of you, desiring to build a tower, doth not first sit down and count the cost, whether he have wherewith to complete it?

I write not these things to shame you, but to admonish you as my beloved children.

Iron sharpeneth iron; So a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.

For whom Jehovah loveth he reproveth, Even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.

And we know that to them that love God all things work together for good, even to them that are called according to his purpose.

Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their labor. — read the full passage →

A good man shall obtain favor of Jehovah; But a man of wicked devices will he condemn.

The ear that hearkeneth to the reproof of life Shall abide among the wise. — read the full passage →

For no word from God shall be void of power.

My son, keep the commandment of thy father, And forsake not the law of thy mother: — read the full passage →

Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall exalt you.

Every one therefore that heareth these words of mine, and doeth them, shall be likened unto a wise man, who built his house upon the rock:

for bodily exercise is profitable for a little; but godliness is profitable for all things, having promise of the life which now is, and of that which is to come.

Hear thou, my son, and be wise, And guide thy heart in the way. — read the full passage →

Make no friendship with a man that is given to anger; And with a wrathful man thou shalt not go: — read the full passage →

Better is open rebuke Than love that is hidden. — read the full passage →

For which of you, desiring to build a tower, doth not first sit down and count the cost, whether he have wherewith to complete it? — read the full passage →

Woe to the rebellious children, saith Jehovah, that take counsel, but not of me; and that make a league, but not of my Spirit, that they may add sin to sin,

In love of the brethren be tenderly affectioned one to another; in honor preferring one another;

Every purpose is established by counsel; And by wise guidance make thou war.

Now when Job’s three friends heard of all this evil that was come upon him, they came every one from his own place: Eliphaz the Temanite, and Bildad the Shuhite, and Zophar the Naamathite; and they made an appointment together to come to bemoan him and to comfort him.

(after that Jeconiah the king, and the queen-mother, and the eunuchs, and the princes of Judah and Jerusalem, and the craftsmen, and the smiths, were departed from Jerusalem),

Where there is no counsel, purposes are disappointed; But in the multitude of counsellors they are established.

When therefore thou doest alms, sound not a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory of men. Verily I say unto you, They have received their reward.

Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, When it is in the power of thy hand to do it.

Judge not according to appearance, but judge righteous judgment.

My son, hear the instruction of thy father, And forsake not the law of thy mother:

Count it all joy, my brethren, when ye fall into manifold temptations;

I can do all things in him that strengtheneth me.

Through wisdom is a house builded; And by understanding it is established;

A cheerful heart is a good medicine; But a broken spirit drieth up the bones.

And let patience have its perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, lacking in nothing.

Jesus said unto him, If thou wouldest be perfect, go, sell that which thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me.

No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.

For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil: which some reaching after have been led astray from the faith, and have pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

But if any of you lacketh wisdom, let him ask of God, who giveth to all liberally and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. — read the full passage →

Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.

Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except one be born anew, he cannot see the kingdom of God.

And my God shall supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

Trust in Jehovah with all thy heart, And lean not upon thine own understanding:

above all things being fervent in your love among yourselves; for love covereth a multitude of sins:

Honor thy father and thy mother, that thy days may be long in the land which Jehovah thy God giveth thee.

And Jehovah God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a help meet for him.

Every scripture inspired of God is also profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for instruction which is in righteousness:

Walk with wise men, and thou shalt be wise; But the companion of fools shall smart for it.

whatsoever ye do, work heartily, as unto the Lord, and not unto men;

Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their labor.

Show me thy ways, O Jehovah; Teach me thy paths.

Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.

Bring ye the whole tithe into the store-house, that there may be food in my house, and prove me now herewith, saith Jehovah of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it.

A worthy woman who can find? For her price is far above rubies.

and let us consider one another to provoke unto love and good works; — read the full passage →

Train up a child in the way he should go, And even when he is old he will not depart from it.

with all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; — read the full passage →

Be not unequally yoked with unbelievers: for what fellowship have righteousness and iniquity? or what communion hath light with darkness?

He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: He that keepeth understanding shall find good.

Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time; — read the full passage →

Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself up for it;

Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, and the truth, and the life: no one cometh unto the Father, but by me.

Every way of a man is right in his own eyes; But Jehovah weigheth the hearts.

Hear, mysons, the instruction of a father, And attend to know understanding: — read the full passage →

In my Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you; for I go to prepare a place for you.

And behold, a certain lawyer stood up and made trial of him, saying, Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life? — read the full passage →

And he said unto them, The harvest indeed is plenteous, but the laborers are few: pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he send forth laborers into his harvest.

A worthy woman is the crown of her husband; But she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.