49 Bible Verses about Making Decisions

The lot is cast into the lap,
But its every decision is from the Lord.

Multitudes, multitudes in the valley of decision!
For the day of the Lord is near in the valley of decision.

You shall not show partiality in judgment; you shall hear the small and the great alike. You shall not fear man, for the judgment is God’s. The case that is too hard for you, you shall bring to me, and I will hear it.’

The plans of the heart belong to man,
But the answer of the tongue is from the Lord.

“You will also decree a thing, and it will be established for you;
And light will shine on your ways.

He said to the judges, “Consider what you are doing, for you do not judge for man but for the Lord who is with you when you render judgment.

And He will delight in the fear of the Lord,
And He will not judge by what His eyes see,
Nor make a decision by what His ears hear;

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

Let my judgment come forth from Your presence;
Let Your eyes look with equity.

“You shall make a breastpiece of judgment, the work of a skillful workman; like the work of the ephod you shall make it: of gold, of blue and purple and scarlet material and fine twisted linen you shall make it.

“Yet they seek Me day by day and delight to know My ways,
As a nation that has done righteousness
And has not forsaken the ordinance of their God.
They ask Me for just decisions,
They delight in the nearness of God.

“Go and speak to David, ‘Thus the Lord says, “I am offering you three things; choose for yourself one of them, which I will do to you.”’”

So give Your servant an understanding heart to judge Your people to discern between good and evil. For who is able to judge this great people of Yours?”

May he judge Your people with righteousness
And Your afflicted with justice.

A spirit of justice for him who sits in judgment,
A strength to those who repel the onslaught at the gate.

The counsel of the Lord stands forever,
The plans of His heart from generation to generation.

Woe to those who enact evil statutes
And to those who constantly record unjust decisions,

Her leaders pronounce judgment for a bribe,
Her priests instruct for a price
And her prophets divine for money.
Yet they lean on the Lord saying,
“Is not the Lord in our midst?
Calamity will not come upon us.”

He who trusts in his own heart is a fool,
But he who walks wisely will be delivered.

It is a trap for a man to say rashly, “It is holy!”
And after the vows to make inquiry.

“So they shall eat of the fruit of their own way
And be satiated with their own devices.

Then David said to Gad, “I am in great distress. Let us now fall into the hand of the Lord for His mercies are great, but do not let me fall into the hand of man.”

Many plans are in a man’s heart,
But the counsel of the Lord will stand.

This is a plain indication of God’s righteous judgment so that you will be considered worthy of the kingdom of God, for which indeed you are suffering.

The foolishness of man ruins his way,
And his heart rages against the Lord.

But even if I do judge, My judgment is true; for I am not alone in it, but I and the Father who sent Me.

The mind of man plans his way,
But the Lord directs his steps.

Do not be hasty in word or impulsive in thought to bring up a matter in the presence of God. For God is in heaven and you are on the earth; therefore let your words be few.

To show partiality to the wicked is not good,
Nor to thrust aside the righteous in judgment.

Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body; and be thankful.

Also it is not good for a person to be without knowledge,
And he who hurries his footsteps errs.

who were born, not of blood nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of man, but of God.

“By me kings reign,
And rulers decree justice.

God said to Solomon, “Because you had this in mind, and did not ask for riches, wealth or honor, or the life of those who hate you, nor have you even asked for long life, but you have asked for yourself wisdom and knowledge that you may rule My people over whom I have made you king,

Many seek the ruler’s favor,
But justice for man comes from the Lord.

Oh, the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments and unfathomable His ways!

Discretion will guard you,
Understanding will watch over you,

They put him in custody so that the command of the Lord might be made clear to them.

And these also reel with wine and stagger from strong drink:
The priest and the prophet reel with strong drink,
They are confused by wine, they stagger from strong drink;
They reel while having visions,
They totter when rendering judgment.

“For you will spread abroad to the right and to the left.
And your descendants will possess nations
And will resettle the desolate cities.

Seven times a day I praise You,
Because of Your righteous ordinances.

“The abundant in years may not be wise,
Nor may elders understand justice.

They band themselves together against the life of the righteous
And condemn the innocent to death.

For they have conspired together with one mind;
Against You they make a covenant:

‘You shall do no injustice in judgment; you shall not be partial to the poor nor defer to the great, but you are to judge your neighbor fairly.

For there is a proper time and procedure for every delight, though a man’s trouble is heavy upon him.

I have chosen the faithful way;
I have placed Your ordinances before me.

The king said, “Divide the living child in two, and give half to the one and half to the other.”

Now therefore amend your ways and your deeds and obey the voice of the Lord your God; and the Lord will change His mind about the misfortune which He has pronounced against you.