What does the Bible say about wise counsel?
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The Bible teaches that wise counsel is a gracious means by which God guides His people, protects them from folly, and helps them walk in humility under His Word. Proverbs 12:15 contrasts the self-assured fool with the wise person who listens to advice, while Proverbs 11:14 and 15:22 show that safety and success are often found through many faithful counselors. Such counsel must be measured by God’s revealed truth, for the fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge (Proverbs 1:7), and His Word is a lamp to our feet (Psalms 119:105). We should receive instruction gladly, make plans prayerfully, and trust that the Lord’s purpose ultimately stands (Proverbs 19:20-21).
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- Proverbs 12:15
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, But he who is wise listens to counsel.
- Proverbs 11:14
Where there is no wise guidance, the nation falls, But in the multitude of counselors there is victory.
- Proverbs 15:22
Where there is no counsel, plans fail; But in a multitude of counselors they are established.
- Proverbs 24:6
For by wise guidance you wage your war; And victory is in many advisors.
- Proverbs 19:20
Listen to counsel and receive instruction, That you may be wise in your latter end.
- Proverbs 13:10
Pride only breeds quarrels, But with ones who take advice is wisdom.
- Proverbs 19:20-21
[20] Listen to counsel and receive instruction, That you may be wise in your latter end. [21] There are many plans in a man's heart, But Yahweh's counsel will prevail.
- Proverbs 20:18
Plans are established by advice; By wise guidance you wage war!
- Proverbs 1:7
The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of knowledge; But the foolish despise wisdom and instruction.
- Psalms 119:105
Your word is a lamp to my feet, And a light for my path.
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