Wise Counsel

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

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.

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

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

A vain man through pride causeth debate, And with the counselled <FI>is<Fi> wisdom.

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

Purposes by counsel thou dost establish, And with plans make thou war.

Fear of Jehovah <FI>is<Fi> a beginning of knowledge, Wisdom and instruction fools have despised!

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

Whoso is trusting in his heart is a fool, And whoso is walking in wisdom is delivered.

Be not led astray; evil communications corrupt good manners;

O the happiness of that one, who Hath not walked in the counsel of the wicked. And in the way of sinners hath not stood, And in the seat of scorners hath not sat; — 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,

Lay hold on instruction, do not desist, Keep her, for she <FI>is<Fi> thy life.

And king Rehoboam consulteth with the elders who have been standing in the presence of Solomon his father, in his being alive, saying, `How are ye counselling to answer this people?' — read the full passage →

for the reckoning of God is living, and working, and sharp above every two-edged sword, and piercing unto the dividing asunder both of soul and spirit, of joints also and marrow, and a discerner of thoughts and intents of the heart;

(The wise doth hear and increaseth learning, And the intelligent doth obtain counsels.)

My son! my law forget not, And my commands let thy heart keep, — 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;

and the wisdom from above, first, indeed, is pure, then peaceable, gentle, easily entreated, full of kindness and good fruits, uncontentious, and unhypocritical: --

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,

Whoso is walking with wise men is wise, And a companion of fools suffereth evil.

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

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

Faithful are the wounds of a lover, And abundant the kisses of an enemy.

for God did so love the world, that His Son--the only begotten--He gave, that every one who is believing in him may not perish, but may have life age-during. — read the full passage →

Beloved, every spirit believe not, but prove the spirits, if of God they are, because many false prophets have gone forth to the world;

but exhort ye one another every day, while the To-day is called, that none of you may be hardened by the deceitfulness of the sin,

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

With Thy counsel Thou dost lead me, And after honour dost receive me.

Give to the wise, and he is wiser still, Make known to the righteous, And he increaseth learning.

A fool bringeth out all his mind, And the wise till afterwards restraineth it.

Iron by iron is sharpened, And a man sharpens the face of his friend.

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 →

Be not wise in thine own eyes, Fear Jehovah, and turn aside from evil.

Rested on him hath the Spirit of Jehovah, The spirit of wisdom and understanding, The spirit of counsel and might, The spirit of knowledge and fear of Jehovah.

So then, my brethren beloved, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger,

of one another the burdens bear ye, and so fill up the law of the Christ,

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;

wherefore, comfort ye one another, and build ye up, one the one, as also ye do.

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

Substance, gold, and a multitude of rubies, Yea, a precious vessel, <FI>are<Fi> lips of knowledge.

for, as many things as were written before, for our instruction were written before, that through the endurance, and the exhortation of the Writings, we might have the hope.

and the wisdom from above, first, indeed, is pure, then peaceable, gentle, easily entreated, full of kindness and good fruits, uncontentious, and unhypocritical: -- — read the full passage →

and, being true in love, we may increase to Him <FI>in<Fi> all things, who is the head--the Christ;

To get wisdom--how much better than gold, And to get understanding to be chosen than silver!

And we have known that to those loving God all things do work together for good, to those who are called according to purpose;

Mine <FI>is<Fi> counsel and substance, I <FI>am<Fi> understanding, I have might.

be diligent to present thyself approved to God--a workman irreproachable, rightly dividing the word of the truth;

and of Him ye--ye are in Christ Jesus, who became to us from God wisdom, righteousness also, and sanctification, and redemption,

because nothing shall be impossible with God.'

Whoso is loving instruction, is loving knowledge, And whoso is hating reproof <FI>is<Fi> brutish.

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

See that no one shall be carrying you away as spoil through the philosophy and vain deceit, according to the deliverance of men, according to the rudiments of the world, and not according to Christ,

O the happiness of that one, who Hath not walked in the counsel of the wicked. And in the way of sinners hath not stood, And in the seat of scorners hath not sat; — read the full passage →

With the very aged <FI>is<Fi> wisdom, And <FI>with<Fi> 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 to me a reed like to a rod, and the messenger stood, saying, `Rise, and measure the sanctuary of God, and the altar, and those worshipping in it; — read the full passage →

that their hearts may be comforted, being united in love, and to all riches of the full assurance of the understanding, to the full knowledge of the secret of the God and Father, and of the Christ, — read the full passage →

For wisdom <FI>is<Fi> a defense, money <FI>is<Fi> a defence, And the advantage of the knowledge of wisdom <FI>is<Fi> , She reviveth her possessors.

for God did not give us a spirit of fear, but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind;

Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart, And the sweetness of one's friend--from counsel of the soul.

For knowing wisdom and instruction, For understanding sayings of intelligence,

For a Child hath been born to us, A Son hath been given to us, And the princely power is on his shoulder, And He doth call his name Wonderful, Counsellor, Mighty God, Father of Eternity, Prince of Peace.

A rash speaker is like piercings of a sword, And the tongue of the wise is healing.

Whoso is getting heart is loving his soul, He is keeping understanding to find good.

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

O the happiness of that one, who Hath not walked in the counsel of the wicked. And in the way of sinners hath not stood, And in the seat of scorners hath not sat;

O Jehovah, my God <FI>art<Fi> Thou, I exalt Thee, I confess Thy name, For Thou hast done a wonderful thing, Counsels of old, stedfastness, O stedfast One.

Pride hath come, and shame cometh, And with the lowly <FI>is<Fi> wisdom.

Let not kindness and truth forsake thee, Bind them on thy neck, Write them on the tablet of thy heart,

An ear that is hearing the reproof of life Doth lodge among the wise.

Whoso is slow to anger <FI>is<Fi> of great understanding, And whoso is short in temper is exalting folly.

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

for kings, and all who are in authority, that a quiet and peaceable life we may lead in all piety and gravity,

Better <FI>is<Fi> the poor walking in his integrity, Than the perverse <FI>in<Fi> his lips, who <FI>is<Fi> a fool. — read the full passage →

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

See, then, how exactly ye walk, not as unwise, but as wise, — read the full passage →

A man is not established by wickedness, And the root of the righteous is not moved.

Let every soul to the higher authorities be subject, for there is no authority except from God, and the authorities existing are appointed by God,

Seek ye Jehovah and His strength, Seek His face continually.

and all, whatever ye may do--out of soul work--as to the Lord, and not to men,

The counsel of Jehovah to the age standeth, The thoughts of His heart to all generations.

To number our days aright let <FI>us<Fi> know, And we bring the heart to wisdom.

Wealth from vanity becometh little, And whoso is gathering by the hand becometh great.

A wise son--the instruction of a father, And a scorner--he hath not heard rebuke.

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

Every wise woman hath builded her house, And the foolish with her hands breaketh it down.

Thou hast been wearied in the multitude of thy counsels, Stand up, I pray thee, and save thee, Let the charmers of the heavens, Those looking on the stars, Those teaching concerning the months, From those things that come on thee!

`As many as I love, I do convict and chasten; be zealous, then, and reform;

The thoughts of the righteous <FI>are<Fi> justice, The counsels of the wicked--deceit.

who did testify the word of God, and the testimony of Jesus Christ, as many things also as he did see.

Better is a poor and wise youth than an old and foolish king, who hath not known to be warned any more.

The good bringeth forth favour from Jehovah, And the man of wicked devices He condemneth.

Turn back at my reproof, lo, I pour forth to you my spirit, I make known my words with you.

Beforetime the earth Thou didst found, And the work of Thy hands <FI>are<Fi> the heavens. — read the full passage →

Better <FI>is<Fi> the poor walking in his integrity, Than the perverse <FI>in<Fi> his lips, who <FI>is<Fi> a fool.

A scorner loveth not his reprover, Unto the wise he goeth not.

The honour of God <FI>is<Fi> to hide a thing, And the honour of kings to search out a matter.