Bible Verses about “counseling”
The Bible contains 14 verses about counseling across both Old and New Testaments. These scriptures offer guidance and inspiration for your spiritual journey.
“All scripture [is] given by inspiration of God, and [is] profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:”
“Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.”
“That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.”
“‹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.›”
“Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.”
“¶ 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.”
“¶ Where no counsel [is], the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors [there is] safety.”
“¶ Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.”
“¶ The way of a fool [is] right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel [is] wise.”
“¶ There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise [is] health.”
“¶ Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so [doth] the sweetness of a man's friend by hearty counsel.”
“¶ 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.”
“¶ Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised [is] wisdom.”
“¶ Counsel in the heart of man [is like] deep water; but a man of understanding will draw it out.”