16 Bible Verses about Wise Councel

When there is no guidance a nation falls, but there is success in the abundance of counselors.

The way of a fool is right in his own opinion, but the one who listens to advice is wise.

Listen to advice and receive discipline, that you may become wise by the end of your life. There are many plans in a person's mind, but it is the counsel of the Lord which will stand.

Plans fail when there is no counsel, but with abundant advisers they are established.

Now listen to me, I will give you advice, and may God be with you: You be a representative for the people to God, and you bring their disputes to God;

They said to him, "Today if you show a willingness to help these people and grant their request, they will be your servants from this time forward."

Therefore, O king, may my advice be pleasing to you. Break away from your sins by doing what is right, and from your iniquities by showing mercy to the poor. Perhaps your prosperity will be prolonged."

As he was sitting on the judgment seat, his wife sent a message to him: "Have nothing to do with that innocent man; I have suffered greatly as a result of a dream about him today."

Then he said to the council, "Men of Israel, pay close attention to what you are about to do to these men.

take my advice and buy gold from me refined by fire so you can become rich! Buy from me white clothing so you can be clothed and your shameful nakedness will not be exposed, and buy eye salve to put on your eyes so you can see!

(Nun) Your word is a lamp to walk by, and a light to illumine my path.

The one who trusts in his own heart is a fool, but the one who walks in wisdom will escape.

Plans are established by counsel, so make war with guidance.

Hold on to instruction, do not let it go; protect it, because it is your life.

for with guidance you wage your war, and with numerous advisers there is victory.

Faithful are the wounds of a friend, but the kisses of an enemy are excessive.