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 hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.

Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.

For by wise counsel thou shalt make thy war: and in multitude of counsellors there is safety.

Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. — read the full passage →

Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.

The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.

And king Rehoboam consulted with the old men, that stood before Solomon his father while he yet lived, and said, How do ye advise that I may answer this people? — read the full passage →

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

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

If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men 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 in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. — read the full passage →

Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom.

A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the Lord directeth his steps.

There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. — read the full passage →

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

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

The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them.

Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the sweetness of a man’s friend by hearty counsel.

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

A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.

The thoughts of the righteous are right: but the counsels of the wicked are deceit.

A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.

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

For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

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 a wise child than an old and foolish king, who will no more be admonished.

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

But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and 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 the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.

But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea, and in 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, wilt thou not hearken unto me?

Thy testimonies also are my delight and my counsellors.

For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it?

I write not these things to shame you, but as my beloved sons I warn you.

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

For whom the Lord loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.

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

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

A good man obtaineth favour of the Lord: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn.

The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise. — read the full passage →

For with God nothing shall be impossible.

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

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

Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock:

For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come.

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

Make no friendship with an angry man; and with a furious man thou shalt not go: — read the full passage →

Open rebuke is better than secret love. — read the full passage →

For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it? — read the full passage →

Woe to the rebellious children, saith the Lord, that take counsel, but not of me; and that cover with a covering, but not of my spirit, that they may add sin to sin:

Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another;

Every purpose is established by counsel: and with good advice make 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: for they had made an appointment together to come to mourn with him and to comfort him.

(After that Jeconiah the king, and the queen, and the eunuchs, the princes of Judah and Jerusalem, and the carpenters, and the smiths, were departed from Jerusalem;)

Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.

Therefore when thou doest thine alms, do not sound 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 their reward.

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

Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment.

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

My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;

I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

Through wisdom is an house builded; and by understanding it is established:

A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.

But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.

Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and 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 the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.

For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men 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 a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.

But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.

Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee.

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

All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:

He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.

And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;

Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour.

Shew me thy ways, O Lord; teach me thy paths.

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

Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the Lord 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.

Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.

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

Train up a child in the way he should go: and 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 ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and 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 for it;

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

Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the Lord pondereth the hearts.

Hear, ye children, 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. I go to prepare a place for you.

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

Therefore said he unto them, The harvest truly is great, but the labourers are few: pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he would send forth labourers into his harvest.

A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.