Bad Counsel

The thoughts of the righteous are just, but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.

Where there is no counsel, plans fail; but in a multitude of counselors they are established.

Thus says Yahweh of Armies, Don’t listen to the words of the prophets who prophesy to you: they teach you vanity; they speak a vision of their own heart, and not out of the mouth of Yahweh.

Listen to counsel and receive instruction, that you may be wise in your latter end. — read the full passage →

Blessed is the man who doesn’t walk in the counsel of the wicked, nor stand on the path of sinners, nor sit in the seat of scoffers;

Stay away from a foolish man, for you won’t find knowledge on his lips.

Where there is no wise guidance, the nation falls, but in the multitude of counselors there is victory.

The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who is wise listens to counsel.

It was so, that after Yahweh had spoken these words to Job, Yahweh said to Eliphaz the Temanite, “My wrath is kindled against you, and against your two friends; for you have not spoken of me the thing that is right, as my servant Job has.

Listen to counsel and receive instruction, that you may be wise in your latter end.

One who walks with wise men grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.

Blessed is the man who doesn’t walk in the counsel of the wicked, nor stand on the path of sinners, nor sit in the seat of scoffers; — read the full passage →

But he abandoned the counsel of the old men which they had given him, and took counsel with the young men who had grown up with him, who stood before him. — read the full passage →

Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart; so does earnest counsel from a man’s friend.

for by wise guidance you wage your war; and victory is in many advisors.

But they didn’t listen nor turn their ear, but walked in their own counsels and in the stubbornness of their evil heart, and went backward, and not forward.

Then Absalom said to Ahithophel, “Give your counsel what we shall do.” — read the full passage →

One who trusts in himself is a fool; but one who walks in wisdom is kept safe.

The princes of Zoan are utterly foolish. The counsel of the wisest counselors of Pharaoh has become stupid. How do you say to Pharaoh, “I am the son of the wise, the son of ancient kings?” — read the full passage →

The princes of Zoan are utterly foolish. The counsel of the wisest counselors of Pharaoh has become stupid. How do you say to Pharaoh, “I am the son of the wise, the son of ancient kings?”

Thus says the Lord Yahweh, Woe to the foolish prophets, who follow their own spirit, and have seen nothing!

For the time will come when they will not listen to the sound doctrine, but, having itching ears, will heap up for themselves teachers after their own lusts; — read the full passage →

But he turned, and said to Peter, “Get behind me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to me, for you are not setting your mind on the things of God, but on the things of men.”

For those who lead this people lead them astray; and those who are led by them are destroyed.

Blessed is the man who doesn’t walk in the counsel of the wicked, nor stand on the path of sinners, nor sit in the seat of scoffers; — read the full passage →

But he abandoned the counsel of the old men which they had given him, and took counsel with the young men who had grown up with him, who stood before him.

“Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly are ravening wolves.

Many times he delivered them, but they were rebellious in their counsel, and were brought low in their iniquity.

Hold them guilty, God. Let them fall by their own counsels; Thrust them out in the multitude of their transgressions, for they have rebelled against you.

Be careful that you don’t let anyone rob you through his philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the elements of the world, and not after Christ.

Have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather even reprove them.

Behold, I am against those who prophesy lying dreams, says Yahweh, and do tell them, and cause my people to err by their lies, and by their vain boasting: yet I didn’t send them, nor commanded them; neither do they profit this people at all, says Yahweh.

Confidence in someone unfaithful in time of trouble is like a bad tooth, or a lame foot.

Better is the poor who walks in his integrity than he who is perverse in his lips and is a fool. — read the full passage →

There is a way which seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.

For I know that after my departure, vicious wolves will enter in among you, not sparing the flock. — read the full passage →

Then one of the twelve, who was called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests, — read the full passage →

He also walked in the ways of the house of Ahab; for his mother was his counselor to do wickedly. — read the full passage →

Don’t be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God.

Blessed is the man who doesn’t walk in the counsel of the wicked, nor stand on the path of sinners, nor sit in the seat of scoffers; — read the full passage →

It was so, that after Yahweh had spoken these words to Job, Yahweh said to Eliphaz the Temanite, “My wrath is kindled against you, and against your two friends; for you have not spoken of me the thing that is right, as my servant Job has. — read the full passage →

Take away the wicked from the king’s presence, and his throne will be established in righteousness.

Men will arise from among your own selves, speaking perverse things, to draw away the disciples after them.

Now the serpent was more subtle than any animal of the field which Yahweh God had made. He said to the woman, “Has God really said, ‘You shall not eat of any tree of the garden?’” — read the full passage →

If you stop listening to instruction, my son, you will stray from the words of knowledge.

King Rehoboam took counsel with the old men, who had stood before Solomon his father while he yet lived, saying, “What counsel do you give me to return answer to this people?” — read the full passage →

Don’t love the world, neither the things that are in the world. If anyone loves the world, the Father’s love isn’t in him. — read the full passage →

James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are in the Dispersion: Greetings. — read the full passage →

We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose.

A malicious man disguises himself with his lips, but he harbors evil in his heart. — read the full passage →

Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, then I will come in to him, and will dine with him, and he with me.

There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who don’t walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit. — read the full passage →

Faithful are the wounds of a friend; although the kisses of an enemy are profuse.

My son, if sinners entice you, don’t consent. — read the full passage →

But he abandoned the counsel of the old men which they had given him, and took counsel with the young men who had grown up with him, who stood before him. — read the full passage →

For the word of God is living, and active, and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing even to the dividing of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and is able to discern the thoughts and intentions of the heart.

For the Scripture says, “Whoever believes in him will not be disappointed.”

Leave them alone. They are blind guides of the blind. If the blind guide the blind, both will fall into a pit.”

“Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly are ravening wolves. — read the full passage →

“Woe to the rebellious children”, says Yahweh, “who take counsel, but not from me; and who make an alliance, but not with my Spirit, that they may add sin to sin,

A fool has no delight in understanding, but only in revealing his own opinion.

An unfriendly man pursues selfishness, and defies all sound judgment. — read the full passage →

Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, but the punishment of fools is their folly.

Yahweh brings the counsel of the nations to nothing. He makes the thoughts of the peoples to be of no effect. — read the full passage →

You will show me the path of life. In your presence is fullness of joy. In your right hand there are pleasures forever more.

It was so, that after Yahweh had spoken these words to Job, Yahweh said to Eliphaz the Temanite, “My wrath is kindled against you, and against your two friends; for you have not spoken of me the thing that is right, as my servant Job has. — read the full passage →

But he abandoned the counsel of the old men which they had given him, and took counsel with the young men who had grown up with him, who stood before him.

But he abandoned the counsel of the old men which they had given him, and took counsel with the young men who had grown up with him, who stood before him. — read the full passage →

The counsel of Ahithophel, which he gave in those days, was as if a man inquired at the oracle of God: so was all the counsel of Ahithophel both with David and with Absalom.

He did that which was evil in the sight of Yahweh, as did the house of Ahab; for they were his counselors after the death of his father, to his destruction.

The Lord is not slow concerning his promise, as some count slowness; but is patient with us, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

If then you were raised together with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated on the right hand of God. — read the full passage →

But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you won’t fulfill the lust of the flesh.

Plans are established by advice; by wise guidance you wage war!

To him therefore who knows to do good, and doesn’t do it, to him it is sin.

I therefore, the prisoner in the Lord, beg you to walk worthily of the calling with which you were called, — read the full passage →

and that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name to all the nations, beginning at Jerusalem.

Now after the death of Jehoiada came the princes of Judah, and made obeisance to the king. Then the king listened to them. — read the full passage →

These are hidden rocky reefs in your love feasts when they feast with you, shepherds who without fear feed themselves; clouds without water, carried along by winds; autumn leaves without fruit, twice dead, plucked up by the roots;

You are of God, little children, and have overcome them; because greater is he who is in you than he who is in the world.

For the time will come when they will not listen to the sound doctrine, but, having itching ears, will heap up for themselves teachers after their own lusts;

Pay attention to yourself, and to your teaching. Continue in these things, for in doing this you will save both yourself and those who hear you.

Now there was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. — read the full passage →

One of the multitude said to him, “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me.” — read the full passage →

I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.”

Now after the Sabbath, as it began to dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to see the tomb. — read the full passage →

Then the disciples came, and said to him, “Do you know that the Pharisees were offended, when they heard this saying?” — read the full passage →

“Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly are ravening wolves. — read the full passage →

But seek first God’s Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well.

For the statutes of Omri are kept, and all the works of the house of Ahab. You walk in their counsels, that I may make you a ruin, and her inhabitants a hissing; And you will bear the reproach of my people.”

Thus says Yahweh concerning the prophets who lead my people astray; for those who feed their teeth, they proclaim, “Peace!” and whoever doesn’t provide for their mouths, they prepare war against him:

My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge. Because you have rejected knowledge, I will also reject you, that you may be no priest to me. Because you have forgotten your God’s law, I will also forget your children.

For you have trusted in your wickedness; you have said, No one sees me; your wisdom and your knowledge, it has perverted you, and you have said in your heart, I am, and there is no one else besides me. — read the full passage →

The elder and the honorable man is the head, and the prophet who teaches lies is the tail.

For to us a child is born. To us a son is given; and the government will be on his shoulders. His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Dead flies cause the oil of the perfumer to produce an evil odor; so does a little folly outweigh wisdom and honor. — read the full passage →

Better is a poor and wise youth than an old and foolish king who doesn’t know how to receive admonition any more.

Do you see a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

Don’t befriend a hot-tempered man, and don’t associate with one who harbors anger: — read the full passage →

A prudent man sees danger, and hides himself; but the simple pass on, and suffer for it.