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What Does the Bible Say About Counseling?

Here are 14 Bible verses about counseling, ordered by how relevant readers found them, with the King James Version and the modern Berean Standard Bible side by side.

  1. #1Proverbs 15:22

    Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.

    BSBPlans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.

  2. #2Proverbs 11:14

    Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.

    BSBFor lack of guidance, a nation falls, but with many counselors comes deliverance.

  3. #3Proverbs 13:10

    Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom.

    BSBArrogance leads only to strife, but wisdom is with the well-advised.

  4. #4John 16:13

    Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.

    BSBHowever, when the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you into all truth. For He will not speak on His own, but He will speak what He hears, and He will declare to you what is to come.

  5. #5Proverbs 20:5

    Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; but a man of understanding will draw it out.

    BSBThe intentions of a man’s heart are deep waters, but a man of understanding draws them out.

  6. #62 Timothy 3:16-17

    All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.

    BSBAll Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be complete, fully equipped for every good work.

  7. #7Proverbs 12:18

    There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.

    BSBSpeaking rashly is like a piercing sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

  8. #8Galatians 6:2

    Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.

    BSBCarry one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.

  9. #9Proverbs 12:15

    The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.

    BSBThe way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to counsel.

  10. #10Proverbs 27:9

    Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the sweetness of a man’s friend by hearty counsel.

    BSBOil and incense bring joy to the heart, and the sweetness of a friend is counsel to the soul.

  11. #11Romans 15:14

    And I myself also am persuaded of you, my brethren, that ye also are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, able also to admonish one another.

    BSBI myself am convinced, my brothers, that you yourselves are full of goodness, brimming with knowledge, and able to instruct one another.

  12. #12Galatians 6:1

    Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted.

    BSBBrothers, if someone is caught in a trespass, you who are spiritual should restore him with a spirit of gentleness. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted.

  13. #131 Peter 5:7

    Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.

    BSBCast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.

  14. #14Proverbs 24:6

    For by wise counsel thou shalt make thy war: and in multitude of counsellors there is safety.

    BSBOnly with sound guidance should you wage war, and victory lies in a multitude of counselors.

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