Wise Counsel

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.

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

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

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

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

Hear counsel, and receive instruction, That thou mayest be wise in thy latter end. — read the full passage →

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

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

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

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

Be not deceived: Evil companionships corrupt good morals.

Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the wicked, Nor standeth in the way of sinners, Nor sitteth in the seat of scoffers: — read the full passage →

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

Take fast hold of instruction; let her not go: Keep her; for she is thy life.

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 →

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 quick to discern the thoughts and intents of the heart.

That the wise man may hear, and increase in learning; And that the man of understanding may attain unto sound counsels:

My son, forget not my law; But let thy heart keep my commandments: — read the full passage →

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.

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.

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;

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

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

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

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

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 →

Beloved, believe not every spirit, but prove the spirits, whether they are of God; because many false prophets are gone out into the world.

but exhort one another day by day, so long as it is called To-day; lest any one of you be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin:

whom we proclaim, admonishing every man and teaching every man in all wisdom, that we may present every man perfect in Christ;

Thou wilt guide me with thy counsel, And afterward receive me to glory.

Giveinstructionto a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: Teach a righteous man, and he will increase in learning.

A fool uttereth all his anger; But a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it.

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

Every scripture inspired of God is also profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for instruction which is in righteousness: — read the full passage →

Be not wise in thine own eyes; Fear Jehovah, and depart from evil:

And the Spirit of Jehovah shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of Jehovah.

Ye knowthis, my beloved brethren. But let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:

Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.

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.

Wherefore exhort one another, and build each other up, even as also ye do.

But the Comforter, even the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all that I said unto you.

There is gold, and abundance of rubies; But the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.

For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that through patience and through comfort of the scriptures we might have hope.

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. — read the full passage →

but speaking truth in love, may grow up in all things into him, who is the head, even Christ;

How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! Yea, to get understanding is rather to be chosen than silver.

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.

Counsel is mine, and sound knowledge: I am understanding; I have might.

Give diligence to present thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, handling aright the word of truth.

But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who was made unto us wisdom from God, and righteousness and sanctification, and redemption:

For no word from God shall be void of power.

Whoso loveth correction loveth knowledge; But he that hateth reproof is brutish.

For Jehovah giveth wisdom; Out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding:

Take heed lest there shall be any one that maketh spoil of you through his philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ:

Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the wicked, Nor standeth in the way of sinners, Nor sitteth in the seat of scoffers: — read the full passage →

With aged men is wisdom, And in length of days understanding.

Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men.

And there was given me a reed like unto a rod: and one said, Rise, and measure the temple of God, and the altar, and them that worship therein. — read the full passage →

that their hearts may be comforted, they being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, that they may know the mystery of God, even Christ, — read the full passage →

For wisdom is a defence, even as money is a defence; but the excellency of knowledge is, that wisdom preserveth the life of him that hath it.

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

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

To know wisdom and instruction; To discern the words of understanding;

For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

There is that speaketh rashly like the piercings of a sword; But the tongue of the wise is health.

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

The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel: — read the full passage →

Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the wicked, Nor standeth in the way of sinners, Nor sitteth in the seat of scoffers:

O Jehovah, thou art my God; I will exalt thee, I will praise thy name; for thou hast done wonderful things, even counsels of old, in faithfulness and truth.

When pride cometh, then cometh shame; But with the lowly is wisdom.

Let not kindness and truth forsake thee: Bind them about thy neck; Write them upon the tablet of thy heart:

The ear that hearkeneth to the reproof of life Shall abide among the wise.

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

The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; And the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.

for kings and all that are in high place; that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and gravity.

Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity Than he that is perverse in his lips and is a fool. — read the full passage →

Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; A stranger, and not thine own lips.

Look therefore carefully how ye walk, not as unwise, but as wise; — read the full passage →

A man shall not be established by wickedness; But the root of the righteous shall not be moved.

Let every soul be in subjection to the higher powers: for there is no power but of God; and the powers that be are ordained of God.

Seek ye Jehovah and his strength; Seek his face evermore.

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

The counsel of Jehovah standeth fast for ever, The thoughts of his heart to all generations.

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

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

A wise sonhearethhis father’s instruction; But a scoffer heareth not rebuke.

Bless Jehovah, O my soul, And forget not all his benefits: — read the full passage →

Every wise woman buildeth her house; But the foolish plucketh it down with her own hands.

Thou art wearied in the multitude of thy counsels: let now the astrologers, the star-gazers, the monthly prognosticators, stand up, and save thee from the things that shall come upon thee.

As many as I love, I reprove and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent.

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

who bare witness of the word of God, and of the testimony of Jesus Christ, even of all things that he saw.

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

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

Turn you at my reproof: Behold, I will pour out my spirit upon you; I will make known my words unto you.

Of old didst thou lay the foundation of the earth; And the heavens are the work of thy hands. — read the full passage →

Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity Than he that is perverse in his lips and is a fool.

A scoffer loveth not to be reproved; He will not go unto the wise.

It is the glory of God to conceal a thing; But the glory of kings is to search out a matter.