7 Bible Verses about Advice, Seeking Advice

The way of the [arrogant] fool [who rejects God’s wisdom] is right in his own eyes,
But a wise and prudent man is he who listens to counsel.

Where there is no [wise, intelligent] guidance, the people fall [and go off course like a ship without a helm],
But in the abundance of [wise and godly] counselors there is victory.

Through pride and presumption come nothing but strife,
But [skillful and godly] wisdom is with those who welcome [well-advised] counsel.

Listen to counsel, receive instruction, and accept correction,
That you may be wise in the time to come.

For by wise guidance you can wage your war,
And in an abundance of [wise] counselors there is victory and safety.

Oil and perfume make the heart glad;
So does the sweetness of a friend’s counsel that comes from the heart.

The ear that listens to and learns from the life-giving rebuke (reprimand, censure)
Will remain among the wise.

He who neglects and ignores instruction and discipline despises himself,
But he who learns from rebuke acquires understanding [and grows in wisdom].

The [reverent] fear of the Lord [that is, worshiping Him and regarding Him as truly awesome] is the instruction for wisdom [its starting point and its essence];
And before honor comes humility.