Planning Ahead In The Bible

The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; But every one that is hastyhastethonly to want.

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

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 →

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.

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

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

Prepare thy work without, And make it ready for thee in the field; And afterwards build thy house.

There are many devices in a man’s heart; But the counsel of Jehovah, that shall stand.

Go to the ant, thou sluggard; Consider her ways, and be wise: — read the full passage →

Commit thy works unto Jehovah, And thy purposes shall be established.

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

Come now, ye that say, To-day or to-morrow we will go into this city, and spend a year there, and trade, and get gain: — 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 →

Every prudent man worketh with knowledge; But a fool flaunteth his folly.

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

But if any provideth not for his own, and specially his own household, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an unbeliever.

Grant thee thy heart’s desire, And fulfil all thy counsel.

Weary not thyself to be rich; Cease from thine own wisdom.

So teach us to number our days, That we may get us a heart of wisdom.

Surely the Lord Jehovah will do nothing, except he reveal his secret unto his servants the prophets.

Cause me to hear thy lovingkindness in the morning; For in thee do I trust: Cause me to know the way wherein I should walk; For I lift up my soul unto thee.

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.

For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.

For everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven:

Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, And look well to thy herds:

For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith Jehovah.

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

Envy thou not the man of violence, And choose none of his ways. — read the full passage →

Let Pharaoh do this, and let him appoint overseers over the land, and take up the fifth part of the land of Egypt in the seven plenteous years. — read the full passage →

There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; But a foolish man swalloweth it up.

Be not therefore anxious for the morrow: for the morrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.

This also cometh forth from Jehovah of hosts, who is wonderful in counsel, and excellent in wisdom.

But seek ye first his kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

A prudent man seeth the evil, and hideth himself; Butthe simple pass on, and suffer for it.

In all thy ways acknowledge him, And he will direct thy paths.

Through wisdom is a house builded; And by understanding it is established; — read the full passage →

The plans of the heart belong to man; But the answer of the tongue is from Jehovah.

Come now, ye that say, To-day or to-morrow we will go into this city, and spend a year there, and trade, and get gain: — read the full passage →

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

But unto us God revealed them through the Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God.

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.

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;

Give a portion to seven, yea, even unto eight; for thou knowest not what evil shall be upon the earth.

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.

The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way; But the folly of fools is deceit.

Come now, ye that say, To-day or to-morrow we will go into this city, and spend a year there, and trade, and get gain: — read the full passage →

He that is slow to anger is of great understanding; But he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.

What then shall we say to these things? If Godisfor us, whoisagainst us?

And he spake a parable unto them, saying, The ground of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully: — read the full passage →

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: — read the full passage →

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful.

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

Now faith is assurance ofthingshoped for, a conviction of things not seen.

casting all your anxiety upon him, because he careth for you.

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

Also, that the soul be without knowledge is not good; And he that hasteth with his feet sinneth.

Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, And light unto my path.

These things have I spoken unto you, that in me ye may have peace. In the world ye have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

A prudent man seeth the evil, and hideth himself; But the simple pass on, and suffer for it.

Upon the first day of the week let each one of you lay by him in store, as he may prosper, that no collections be made when I come.

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

Therefore I say unto you, Be not anxious for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than the food, and the body than the raiment? — read the full passage →

Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished; But he that gathereth by labor shall have increase.

To him therefore that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin.

He that oppresseth the poor to increase his gain, Andhe that giveth to the rich, shall come only to want.

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.

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.

A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children’s children; And the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the righteous.

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

I can do all things in him that strengtheneth me.

There are four things which are little upon the earth, But they are exceeding wise: — read the full passage →

I planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase.

He that trusteth in his riches shall fall; But the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf.

Hear this word that Jehovah hath spoken against you, O children of Israel, against the whole family which I brought up out of the land of Egypt, saying, — read the full passage →

Jehovah is my shepherd; I shall not want. — read the full passage →

Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus through the will of God, and Timothy our brother, — read the full passage →

Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.

And I, brethren, when I came unto you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, proclaiming to you the testimony of God. — read the full passage →

Trust not in oppression, And become not vain in robbery: If riches increase, set not your heart thereon.

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

But God commendeth his own love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honorable, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; But Jehovah weigheth the spirits.

Forit isaswhena man, going into another country, called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods. — read the full passage →

Wherefore do ye spend money for that which is not bread? and your labor for that which satisfieth not? hearken diligently unto me, and eat ye that which is good, and let your soul delight itself in fatness.

Before the mountains were brought forth, Or ever thou hadst formed the earth and the world, Even from everlasting to everlasting, thou art God.

And put a knife to thy throat, If thou be a man given to appetite.

Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, in the power of the Holy Spirit.

There are many devices in a man’s heart; But the counsel of Jehovah, that shall stand. — read the full passage →

The tongue of the wise uttereth knowledge aright; But the mouth of fools poureth out folly.

But the noble deviseth noble things; and in noble things shall he continue.

and without faith it is impossible to be well-pleasing unto him; for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that seek after him.

Let not your heart be troubled: believe in God, believe also in me. — read the full passage →

But let all things be done decently and in order.

Boast not thyself of to-morrow; For thou knowest not what a day may bring forth.

Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he shall guide you into all the truth: for he shall not speak from himself; but what things soever he shall hear, these shall he speak: and he shall declare unto you the things that are to come.

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 →

being confident of this very thing, that he who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Jesus Christ:

Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money; come ye, buy, and eat; yea, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price. — read the full passage →