'Counsel' in the Bible

The wise will hear and increase their learning,And the person of understanding will acquire wise counsel and the skill [to steer his course wisely and lead others to the truth],

And you treated all my counsel as nothingAnd would not accept my reprimand,

They would not accept my counsel,And they spurned all my rebuke.

For the devious are repulsive to the Lord;But His private counsel is with the upright [those with spiritual integrity and moral courage].

“Counsel is mine and sound wisdom;I am understanding, power and strength are mine.

The way of the [arrogant] fool [who rejects God’s wisdom] is right in his own eyes,But a wise and prudent man is he who listens to counsel.

Whoever despises the word and counsel [of God] brings destruction upon himself,But he who [reverently] fears and respects the commandment [of God] will be rewarded.

A scoffer [unlike a wise man] resents one who rebukes him and tries to teach him;Nor will he go to the wise [for counsel and instruction].

Without consultation and wise advice, plans are frustrated,But with many counselors they are established and succeed.

He who pays attention to the word [of God] will find good,And blessed (happy, prosperous, to be admired) is he who trusts [confidently] in the Lord.

Listen to counsel, receive instruction, and accept correction,That you may be wise in the time to come.

A plan (motive, wise counsel) in the heart of a man is like water in a deep well,But a man of understanding draws it out.

Plans are established by counsel;So make war [only] with wise guidance.

There is no [human] wisdom or understandingOr counsel [that can prevail] against the Lord.

For by wise guidance you can wage your war,And in an abundance of [wise] counselors there is victory and safety.

Oil and perfume make the heart glad;So does the sweetness of a friend’s counsel that comes from the heart.

She opens her mouth in [skillful and godly] wisdom,And the teaching of kindness is on her tongue [giving counsel and instruction].