23 Bible Verses about Counseling

For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any double-edged sword, piercing even to the point of dividing soul from spirit, and joints from marrow; it is able to judge the desires and thoughts of the heart.

The one who gives an answer before he listens -- that is his folly and his shame.

But just as it is written, "Things that no eye has seen, or ear heard, or mind imagined, are the things God has prepared for those who love him."

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

Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters! Let every person be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger.

Every scripture is inspired by God and useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the person dedicated to God may be capable and equipped for every good work.

So, brothers and sisters, I could not speak to you as spiritual people, but instead as people of the flesh, as infants in Christ.

For a child has been born to us, a son has been given to us. He shoulders responsibility and is called: Extraordinary Strategist, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

With pride comes only contention, but wisdom is with the well-advised.

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

Counsel in a person's heart is like deep water, but an understanding person draws it out.

Speaking recklessly is like the thrusts of a sword, but the words of the wise bring healing.

For everything that was written in former times was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and through encouragement of the scriptures we may have hope.

Brothers and sisters, if a person is discovered in some sin, you who are spiritual restore such a person in a spirit of gentleness. Pay close attention to yourselves, so that you are not tempted too.

We proclaim him by instructing and teaching all people with all wisdom so that we may present every person mature in Christ.

But exhort one another each day, as long as it is called "Today," that none of you may become hardened by sin's deception.

not abandoning our own meetings, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging each other, and even more so because you see the day drawing near.

But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything, and will cause you to remember everything I said to you.

I will praise the Lord who guides me; yes, during the night I reflect and learn.

You guide me by your wise advice, and then you will lead me to a position of honor.

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

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

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