Bible Verses about “instruction”
The Bible contains 50 verses about instruction 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:”
“And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.”
“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.”
“That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.”
“These six [things] doth the LORD hate: yea, seven [are] an abomination unto him:”
“A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood,”
“A false witness [that] speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.”
“An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief,”
“‹But the Comforter,› [which is] ‹the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.›”
“My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother:”
“Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it [are] the issues of life.”
“¶ Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil.”
“Honour the LORD with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase:”
“¶ Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise:”
“¶ The fear of the LORD [is] the beginning of knowledge: [but] fools despise wisdom and instruction.”
“For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.”
“It shall be health to thy navel, and marrow to thy bones.”
“This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.”
“Which having no guide, overseer, or ruler,”
“Provideth her meat in the summer, [and] gathereth her food in the harvest.”
“So shalt thou find favour and good understanding in the sight of God and man.”
“So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine.”
“For they [shall be] an ornament of grace unto thy head, and chains about thy neck.”
“Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart:”
“¶ Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in the power of thine hand to do [it].”
“When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid: yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet.”
“And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.”
“For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee.”
“¶ My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments:”
“A wise [man] will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:”
“For whom the LORD loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son [in whom] he delighteth.”
“[Let her be as] the loving hind and pleasant roe; let her breasts satisfy thee at all times; and be thou ravished always with her love.”
“I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye.”
“Lust not after her beauty in thine heart; neither let her take thee with her eyelids.”
“Length of days [is] in her right hand; [and] in her left hand riches and honour.”
“Let thy fountain be blessed: and rejoice with the wife of thy youth.”
“Her ways [are] ways of pleasantness, and all her paths [are] peace.”
“My son, despise not the chastening of the LORD; neither be weary of his correction:”
“She [is] more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her.”
“For the LORD shall be thy confidence, and shall keep thy foot from being taken.”
“How long wilt thou sleep, O sluggard? when wilt thou arise out of thy sleep?”
“¶ Wisdom crieth without; she uttereth her voice in the streets:”
“She crieth in the chief place of concourse, in the openings of the gates: in the city she uttereth her words, [saying],”
“Say not unto thy neighbour, Go, and come again, and to morrow I will give; when thou hast it by thee.”
“Let thine eyes look right on, and let thine eyelids look straight before thee.”
“But whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell safely, and shall be quiet from fear of evil.”
“[Yet] a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep:”
“¶ My son, let not them depart from thine eyes: keep sound wisdom and discretion:”
“So shall thy poverty come as one that travelleth, and thy want as an armed man.”