Wise Counsel

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

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

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

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

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

Pride only breeds quarrels, but with ones who take advice is wisdom.

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

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

The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of knowledge; but the foolish despise wisdom and instruction.

Your word is a lamp to my feet, and a light for my path.

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

Don’t be deceived! “Evil companionships corrupt good morals.”

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 →

Every Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in righteousness,

Take firm hold of instruction. Don’t let her go. Keep her, for she is your life.

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 →

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.

that the wise man may hear, and increase in learning; that the man of understanding may attain to sound counsel:

My son, don’t forget my teaching; but let your heart keep my commandments: — read the full passage →

But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach; and it will be given to him.

But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceful, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.

This is the Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things which must happen soon, which he sent and made known by his angel to his servant, John,

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

I will instruct you and teach you in the way which you shall go. I will counsel you with my eye on you.

Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding. — read the full passage →

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

For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life. — read the full passage →

Beloved, don’t believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world.

but exhort one another day by day, so long as it is called “today”; 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 Jesus;

You will guide me with your counsel, and afterward receive me to glory.

Instruct a wise man, and he will be still wiser. Teach a righteous man, and he will increase in learning.

A fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control.

Iron sharpens iron; so a man sharpens his friend’s countenance.

Every Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in righteousness, — read the full passage →

Don’t be wise in your own eyes. Fear Yahweh, and depart from evil.

The Spirit of Yahweh will rest on him: the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of Yahweh.

So, then, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger;

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

However when he, the Spirit of truth, has come, he will guide you into all truth, for he will not speak from himself; but whatever he hears, he will speak. He will declare to you things that are coming.

Therefore exhort one another, and build each other up, even as you also do.

But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things, and will remind you of all that I said to you.

There is gold and abundance of rubies; but the lips of knowledge are a rare jewel.

For whatever things were written before were written for our learning, that through patience and through encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.

But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceful, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. — read the full passage →

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

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

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

Counsel and sound knowledge are mine. I have understanding and power.

Give diligence to present yourself approved by God, a workman who doesn’t need to be ashamed, properly handling the Word of Truth.

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

For everything spoken by God is possible.”

Whoever loves correction loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid.

For Yahweh gives wisdom. Out of his mouth comes knowledge and understanding.

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.

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 →

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

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

A reed like a rod was given to me. Someone said, “Rise, and measure God’s temple, and the altar, and those who worship in it. — read the full passage →

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

For wisdom is a defense, even as money is a defense; but the excellency of knowledge is that wisdom preserves the life of him who has it.

For God didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.

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

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

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.

There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise heals.

He who gets wisdom loves his own soul. He who keeps understanding shall find good.

The proverbs of Solomon, the son of David, king of Israel: — 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;

Yahweh, you are my God. I will exalt you! I will praise your name, for you have done wonderful things, things planned long ago, in complete faithfulness and truth.

When pride comes, then comes shame, but with humility comes wisdom.

Don’t let kindness and truth forsake you. Bind them around your neck. Write them on the tablet of your heart.

The ear that listens to reproof lives, and will be at home among the wise.

He who is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a quick temper displays folly.

The heart of the discerning gets knowledge. The ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

for kings and all who are in high places; that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and reverence.

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 →

Let another man praise you, and not your own mouth; a stranger, and not your own lips.

Therefore watch carefully how you 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 authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and those who exist are ordained by God.

Seek Yahweh and his strength. Seek his face forever more.

And whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord, and not for men,

The counsel of Yahweh stands fast forever, the thoughts of his heart to all generations.

So teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.

Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away, but he who gathers by hand makes it grow.

A wise son listens to his father’s instruction, but a scoffer doesn’t listen to rebuke.

Praise Yahweh, my soul, and don’t forget all his benefits; — read the full passage →

Every wise woman builds her house, but the foolish one tears it down with her own hands.

You are wearied in the multitude of your counsels: let now the astrologers, the stargazers, the monthly prognosticators, stand up, and save you from the things that shall come on you.

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

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

who testified to God’s word, and of the testimony of Jesus Christ, about everything that he saw.

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

A good man shall obtain favor from Yahweh, but he will condemn a man of wicked devices.

Turn at my reproof. Behold, I will pour out my spirit on you. I will make known my words to you.

Of old, you laid the foundation of the earth. The heavens are the work of your hands. — read the full passage →

Better is the poor who walks in his integrity than he who is perverse in his lips and is a fool.

A scoffer doesn’t love to be reproved; he will not go to the wise.

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