Wise Counsel

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.

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

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

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

Only by pride cometh 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 with good advice make war.

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

Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a 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 communications corrupt good manners.

Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. — read the full passage →

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

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

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 →

For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.

A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:

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

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.

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.

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:

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

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

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

Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.

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 →

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

But exhort one another daily, while it is called To day; lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin.

Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus:

Thou shalt guide me with thy counsel, and afterward receive me to glory.

Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.

A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.

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

All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: — read the full passage →

Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the Lord, and depart from evil.

And the spirit of the Lord 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 the Lord;

Wherefore, my beloved brethren, 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 will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.

Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do.

But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.

There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.

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

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. — read the full passage →

But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ:

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

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.

Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am understanding; I have strength.

Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

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

For with God nothing shall be impossible.

Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish.

For the Lord giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.

Beware lest any man spoil you through 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 ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. — read the full passage →

With the ancient 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 the angel stood, saying, Rise, and measure the temple of God, and the altar, and them that worship therein. — read the full passage →

That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgement of the mystery of God, and of the Father, and of Christ; — read the full passage →

For wisdom is a defence, and money is a defence: but the excellency of knowledge is, that wisdom giveth life to them that have it.

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

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

To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive 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, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

There is that speaketh 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 ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.

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

When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom.

Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart:

The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.

He that is slow to wrath 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 for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.

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.

See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, 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 subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.

Seek the Lord and his strength, seek his face continually.

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

The counsel of the Lord standeth for ever, the thoughts of his heart to all generations.

So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.

Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase.

A wise son heareth his father’s instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke.

Bless the Lord, 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 hands.

Thou art wearied in the multitude of thy counsels. Let now the astrologers, the stargazers, the monthly prognosticators, stand up, and save thee from these things that shall come upon thee.

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

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

Who bare record of the word of God, and of the testimony of Jesus Christ, and of all things that he saw.

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

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

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

Of old hast thou laid 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 scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.

It is the glory of God to conceal a thing: but the honour of kings is to search out a matter.