23 Bible Verses about Counseling

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

If one gives an answer before he hears, it is his folly and shame.

But, as it is written, "What no eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor the heart of man imagined, what God has prepared for those who love him"--

I myself am satisfied about you, my brothers, that you yourselves are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge and able to instruct one another.

Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger;

All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be competent, equipped for every good work.

But I, brothers, could not address you as spiritual people, but as people of the flesh, as infants in Christ.

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

By insolence comes nothing but strife, but with those who take advice is wisdom.

Without counsel plans fail, but with many advisers they succeed.

The purpose in a man's heart is like deep water, but a man of understanding will draw it out.

There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that through endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.

Brothers,if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted.

Him we proclaim, warning everyone and teaching everyone with all wisdom, that we may present everyone mature in Christ.

But exhort one another every day, as long as it is called "today," that none of you may be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin.

not neglecting to meet 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 have said to you.

I bless the LORD who gives me counsel; in the night also my heart instructs me.

You guide me with your counsel, and afterward you will receive me to glory.

Where there is no guidance, a people falls, but in an abundance of counselors there is safety.

for by wise guidance you can wage your war, and in abundance of counselors there is victory.

The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice.