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Bible Quotes About Counsel

25 Scripture verses about counsel from the King James Version, with full verse text for study and meditation.

Discover 10 powerful Bible verses about counsel. Study what Scripture teaches about this essential life circumstances topic.

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Total Verses
24
Old Testament
1
New Testament

Top 10 Bible Quotes About Counsel

  1. Psalms 32:8 — “I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye. guide: Heb. counsel thee, mine eye shall be upon thee
  2. Psalms 119:105 — “NUN. Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. lamp: or, candle
  3. Proverbs 1:5 — “A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:
  4. Proverbs 1:24 — “Because I have called, and ye refused; I have stretched out my hand, and no man regarded;
  5. Proverbs 1:25 — “But ye have set at nought all my counsel, and would none of my reproof:
  6. Proverbs 1:26 — “I also will laugh at your calamity; I will mock when your fear cometh;
  7. Proverbs 1:27 — “When your fear cometh as desolation , and your destruction cometh as a whirlwind; when distress and anguish cometh upon you.
  8. Proverbs 1:28 — “Then shall they call upon me, but I will not answer; they shall seek me early, but they shall not find me:
  9. Proverbs 1:29 — “For that they hated knowledge, and did not choose the fear of the LORD:
  10. Proverbs 1:30 — “They would none of my counsel: they despised all my reproof.

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Old Testament Quotes About Counsel (24)

I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye. guide: Heb. counsel thee, mine eye shall be upon thee
NUN. Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. lamp: or, candle
A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:
Because I have called, and ye refused; I have stretched out my hand, and no man regarded;
But ye have set at nought all my counsel, and would none of my reproof:
I also will laugh at your calamity; I will mock when your fear cometh;
When your fear cometh as desolation , and your destruction cometh as a whirlwind; when distress and anguish cometh upon you.
Then shall they call upon me, but I will not answer; they shall seek me early, but they shall not find me:
For that they hated knowledge, and did not choose the fear of the LORD:
They would none of my counsel: they despised all my reproof.
Therefore shall they eat of the fruit of their own way, and be filled with their own devices.
For the turning away of the simple shall slay them, and the prosperity of fools shall destroy them. turning: or, ease of the simple
But whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell safely, and shall be quiet from fear of evil.
Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.
Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.
Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.
The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, is from the LORD. preparations: or, disposings
Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.
Every purpose is established by counsel: and with good advice make war.
For by wise counsel thou shalt make thy war: and in multitude of counsellors there is safety.
Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the sweetness of a man's friend by hearty counsel. by: Heb. from the counsel of the soul
But if they had stood in my counsel, and had caused my people to hear my words, then they should have turned them from their evil way, and from the evil of their doings.

New Testament Quotes About Counsel (1)

But when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful: for he had great possessions.

Frequently Asked Questions About Counsel in the Bible

What does the Bible say about counsel?
The Bible contains 25 verses about counsel, covering this topic from Genesis to Revelation. Scripture provides guidance, instruction, and comfort regarding counsel through both the Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses are about counsel?
There are 25 Bible verses about counsel in the King James Version. These verses span multiple books of the Bible and cover various aspects of this topic.
What is the best Bible verse about counsel?
While many verses address counsel, the most well-known passages come from various books of the Bible. The best verse depends on your specific situation and what aspect of counsel you are studying.
Where in the Bible does it talk about counsel?
Counsel is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 25 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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