Making Decisions

Trust unto Jehovah with all thy heart, And unto thine own understanding lean not. — read the full passage →

for nothing be anxious, but in everything by prayer, and by supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known unto God; — read the full passage →

and if any of you do lack wisdom, let him ask from God, who is giving to all liberally, and not reproaching, and it shall be given to him;

The heart of the intelligent getteth knowledge, And the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.

Without counsels do a people fall, And deliverance <FI>is<Fi> in a multitude of counsellors.

Without counsel <FI>is<Fi> the making void of purposes, And in a multitude of counsellors it is established.

And thine ear heareth a word behind thee, Saying, `This <FI>is<Fi> the way, go ye in it,' When ye turn to the right, And when ye turn to the left.

and be not conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, for your proving what <FI>is<Fi> the will of God--the good, and acceptable, and perfect.

Roll unto Jehovah thy works, And established are thy purposes,

For Jehovah giveth wisdom, From His mouth knowledge and understanding.

Of man <FI>are<Fi> arrangements of the heart, And from Jehovah an answer of the tongue. — read the full passage →

and Thou hast given to Thy servant an understanding heart, to judge Thy people, to discern between good and evil; for who is able to judge this Thy great people?'

I cause thee to act wisely, And direct thee in the way that thou goest, I cause mine eye to take counsel concerning thee.

Roll on Jehovah thy way, And trust upon Him, and He worketh,

For I have known the thoughts that I am thinking towards you--an affirmation of Jehovah; thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give to you posterity and hope.

Call unto Me, and I do answer thee, yea, I declare to thee great and fenced things--thou hast not known them.

The way of a fool <FI>is<Fi> right in his own eyes, And whoso is hearkening to counsel <FI>is<Fi> wise.

The heart of man deviseth his way, And Jehovah establisheth his step.

Hear counsel and receive instruction, So that thou art wise in thy latter end. — read the full passage →

and having prayed, they said, `Thou, Lord, who art knowing the heart of all, shew which one thou didst choose of these two

Thy ways, O Jehovah, cause me to know, Thy paths teach Thou me.

For Jehovah giveth wisdom, From His mouth knowledge and understanding. — read the full passage →

and let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also ye were called in one body, and become thankful.

`For who of you, willing to build a tower, doth not first, having sat down, count the expence, whether he have the things for completing? — read the full passage →

And delight thyself on Jehovah, And He giveth to thee the petitions of thy heart. — read the full passage →

and if wrong in your eyes to serve Jehovah--choose for you to-day whom ye do serve; --whether the gods whom your fathers served, which <FI>are<Fi> beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorite in whose land ye are dwelling; and I and my house--we serve Jehovah.'

Go, now, ye who are saying, `To-day and to-morrow we will go on to such a city, and will pass there one year, and traffic, and make gain;' — read the full passage →

`For who of you, willing to build a tower, doth not first, having sat down, count the expence, whether he have the things for completing?

For by plans thou makest for thyself war, And deliverance <FI>is<Fi> in a multitude of counsellors.

This, therefore, counselling, did I then use the lightness; or the things that I counsel, according to the flesh do I counsel, that it may be with me Yes, yes, and No, no? — read the full passage →

I call upon you, therefore, brethren, through the compassions of God, to present your bodies a sacrifice--living, sanctified, acceptable to God--your intelligent service; — read the full passage →

Crooked <FI>is<Fi> the heart above all things, And it <FI>is<Fi> incurable--who doth know it?

instead of your saying, `If the Lord may will, we shall live, and do this or that;'

and when He may come--the Spirit of truth--He will guide you to all the truth, for He will not speak from Himself, but as many things as He will hear He will speak, and the coming things He will tell you;

Many <FI>are<Fi> the purposes in a man's heart, And the counsel of Jehovah it standeth.

then come in do two women, harlots, unto the king, and stand before him, — read the full passage →

A revelation of Jesus Christ, that God gave to him, to shew to his servants what things it behoveth to come to pass quickly; and he did signify <FI>it<Fi> , having sent through his messenger to his servant John, — read the full passage →

Get wisdom, get understanding, Do not forget, nor turn away From the sayings of my mouth.

For Jehovah giveth wisdom, From His mouth knowledge and understanding. — read the full passage →

<FI> Nun.<Fi> A lamp to my foot <FI>is<Fi> Thy word, And a light to my path.

And he entered again into the synagogue, and there was there a man having the hand withered, — read the full passage →

Above every charge keep thy heart, For out of it <FI>are<Fi> the outgoings of life.

for each one his own burden shall bear. — read the full passage →

When therefore the Lord knew that the Pharisees heard that Jesus more disciples doth make and baptize than John, — read the full passage →

Hope prolonged is making the heart sick, And a tree of life <FI>is<Fi> the coming desire. — read the full passage →

My son! my law forget not, And my commands let thy heart keep, — read the full passage →

And Joseph hath been brought down to Egypt, and Potiphar, a eunuch of Pharaoh, head of the executioners, an Egyptian man, buyeth him out of the hands of the Ishmaelites who have brought him thither. — read the full passage →

every Writing <FI>is<Fi> God-breathed, and profitable for teaching, for conviction, for setting aright, for instruction that <FI>is<Fi> in righteousness, — read the full passage →

for nothing be anxious, but in everything by prayer, and by supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known unto God;

Whether, then, ye eat, or drink, or do anything, do all to the glory of God;

`For it seemed good to the Holy Spirit, and to us, no more burden to lay upon you, except these necessary things:

and having prayed, they said, `Thou, Lord, who art knowing the heart of all, shew which one thou didst choose of these two — read the full passage →

Prepare in an out-place thy work, And make it ready in the field--go afterwards, Then thou hast built thy house.

By wisdom is a house builded, And by understanding it establisheth itself. — read the full passage →

Hear counsel and receive instruction, So that thou art wise in thy latter end.

My son! let them not turn from thine eyes, Keep thou wisdom and thoughtfulness,

From Jehovah <FI>are<Fi> the steps of a man, They have been prepared, And his way he desireth. — read the full passage →

From Jehovah <FI>are<Fi> the steps of a man, They have been prepared, And his way he desireth.

And delight thyself on Jehovah, And He giveth to thee the petitions of thy heart.

A Psalm of David. Jehovah <FI>is<Fi> my shepherd, I do not lack, — read the full passage →

`Have not I commanded thee? be strong and courageous; be not terrified nor affrighted, for with thee <FI>is<Fi> Jehovah thy God in every <FI>place<Fi> whither thou goest.'

and Joseph taketh them both, Ephraim in his right hand towards Israel's left, and Manasseh in his left towards Israel's right, and bringeth <FI>them<Fi> nigh to him. — read the full passage →

All joy count <FI>it<Fi> , my brethren, when ye may fall into temptations manifold; — read the full passage →