23 Bible Verses about Counseling

For the word of God is living and effective and sharper than any double-edged sword, penetrating as far as the separation of soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It is able to judge the ideas and thoughts of the heart.

The one who gives an answer before he listens—
this is foolishness and disgrace for him.

But as it is written:

What eye did not see and ear did not hear,
and what never entered the human mind—
God prepared this for those who love Him.

My brothers, I myself am convinced about you that you also are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, and able to instruct one another.

My dearly loved brothers, understand this: Everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger,

All Scripture is inspired by God and is profitable for teaching, for rebuking, for correcting, for training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.

Brothers, I was not able to speak to you as spiritual people but as people of the flesh, as babies in Christ.

For a child will be born for us,
a son will be given to us,
and the government will be on His shoulders.
He will be named
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Eternal Father, Prince of Peace.

Arrogance leads to nothing but strife,
but wisdom is gained by those who take advice.

Plans fail when there is no counsel,
but with many advisers they succeed.

Counsel in a man’s heart is deep water;
but a man of understanding draws it out.

There is one who speaks rashly,
like a piercing sword;
but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

For whatever was written in the past was written for our instruction, so that we may have hope through endurance and through the encouragement from the Scriptures.

Brothers, if someone is caught in any wrongdoing, you who are spiritual should restore such a person with a gentle spirit, watching out for yourselves so you also won’t be tempted.

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

But encourage each other daily, while it is still called today, so that none of you is hardened by sin’s deception.

not staying away from our worship meetings, as some habitually do, but encouraging each other, and all the more as you see the day drawing near.

But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit—the Father will send Him in My name—will teach you all things and remind you of everything I have told you.

I will praise the Lord who counsels me—
even at night my conscience instructs me.

You guide me with Your counsel,
and afterward You will take me up in glory.

Without guidance, people fall,
but with many counselors there is deliverance.

for you should wage war with sound guidance—
victory comes with many counselors.

A fool’s way is right in his own eyes,
but whoever listens to counsel is wise.