23 Bible Verses about Counseling

For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart.

He who gives an answer before he hears,
It is folly and shame to him.

but just as it is written,
“Things which eye has not seen and ear has not heard,
And which have not entered the heart of man,
All that God has prepared for those who love Him.”

And concerning you, my brethren, I myself also am convinced that you yourselves are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge and able also to admonish one another.

This you know, my beloved brethren. But everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger;

All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work.

And I, brethren, could not speak to you as to spiritual men, but as to men of flesh, as to infants in Christ.

For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us;
And the government will rest on His shoulders;
And His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Eternal Father, Prince of Peace.

Through insolence comes nothing but strife,
But wisdom is with those who receive counsel.

Without consultation, plans are frustrated,
But with many counselors they succeed.

A plan in the heart of a man is like deep water,
But a man of understanding draws it out.

There is one who speaks rashly like the thrusts of a sword,
But the tongue of the wise brings healing.

For whatever was written in earlier times was written for our instruction, so that through perseverance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.

Brethren, even if anyone is caught in any trespass, you who are spiritual, restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness; each one looking to yourself, so that you too will not be tempted.

We proclaim Him, admonishing every man and teaching every man with all wisdom, so that we may present every man complete in Christ.

But encourage one another day after day, as long as it is still called “Today,” so that none of you will be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin.

not forsaking our own assembling together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another; and all the more as you see the day drawing near.

But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all that I said to you.

I will bless the Lord who has counseled me;
Indeed, my mind instructs me in the night.

With Your counsel You will guide me,
And afterward receive me to glory.

Where there is no guidance the people fall,
But in abundance of counselors there is victory.

For by wise guidance you will wage war,
And in abundance of counselors there is victory.

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