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What Does the Bible Say About Making the Right Decision?

Here are 19 Bible verses about Making the Right Decision, ordered by how relevant readers found them, with the King James Version and the modern Berean Standard Bible side by side.

  1. #1Proverbs 3:5-6

    Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

    BSBTrust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.

  2. #2Psalms 32:8

    I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye.

    BSBI will instruct you and teach you the way you should go; I will give you counsel and watch over you.

  3. #3Proverbs 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.

  4. #4Jeremiah 29:11

    For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.

    BSBFor I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, to give you a future and a hope.

  5. #5James 1:5

    If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

    BSBNow if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.

  6. #6Philippians 4:6-7

    Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

    BSBBe anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

  7. #7Philippians 4:7

    And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

    BSBAnd the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

  8. #8Proverbs 14:12

    There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.

    BSBThere is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death.

  9. #9Isaiah 30:21

    And thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This is the way, walk ye in it, when ye turn to the right hand, and when ye turn to the left.

    BSBAnd whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear this command behind you: “This is the way. Walk in it.”

  10. #10Proverbs 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.

  11. #11Romans 12:2

    And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

    BSBDo not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.

  12. #12Proverbs 18:15

    The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.

    BSBThe heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks it out.

  13. #13Jeremiah 33:3

    Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.

    BSBCall to Me, and I will answer and show you great and unsearchable things you do not know.

  14. #14Romans 12:12

    Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;

    BSBBe joyful in hope, patient in affliction, persistent in prayer.

  15. #151 Kings 3:9

    Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and bad: for who is able to judge this thy so great a people?

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

  16. #16Proverbs 16:9

    A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the Lord directeth his steps.

    BSBA man’s heart plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.

  17. #17Proverbs 2:6

    For the Lord giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.

    BSBFor the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.

  18. #18Proverbs 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.

  19. #191 Corinthians 13:10

    But when that which is perfect is come, then that which is in part shall be done away.

    BSBbut when the perfect comes, the partial passes away.

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