'Suggestions' in the Bible

Here you all are, you children of Israel; give now your suggestions about what is to be done.

And in answer to the men of Judah, the men of Israel said, We have ten parts in the king, and we are the first in order of birth: why did you make nothing of us? and were we not the first to make suggestions for getting the king back? And the words of the men of Judah were more violent than the words of the men of Israel.

Men gave ear to me, waiting and keeping quiet for my suggestions.

The way of the foolish man seems right to him? but the wise man gives ear to suggestions.

Where there are no wise suggestions, purposes come to nothing; but by a number of wise guides they are made certain.

Wisdom and knowledge and wise suggestions are of no use against the Lord.

Have I not put in writing for you thirty sayings, with wise suggestions and knowledge,

Who gave him suggestions, and made clear to him the right way? who gave him knowledge, guiding him in the way of wisdom?

About Edom. This is what the Lord of armies has said. Is there no more wisdom in Teman? have wise suggestions come to an end among men of good sense? has their wisdom completely gone?

But from those who were of high reputation (whatever they were—in terms of individual importance—makes no difference to me; God shows no partiality—He is not impressed with the positions that people hold nor does He recognize distinctions such as fame or power)—well, those who were of reputation contributed nothing to me [that is, they had nothing to add to my gospel message nor did they impose any new requirements on me].

So then, my dear ones, just as you have always obeyed [my instructions with enthusiasm], not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence, continue to work out your salvation [that is, cultivate it, bring it to full effect, actively pursue spiritual maturity] with awe-inspired fear and trembling [using serious caution and critical self-evaluation to avoid anything that might offend God or discredit the name of Christ].

and we receive from Him whatever we ask because we [carefully and consistently] keep His commandments and do the things that are pleasing in His sight [habitually seeking to follow His plan for us].

I wrote something to the church; but Diotrephes, who loves to put himself first, does not accept what we say and refuses to recognize my authority.