What does the Bible say about counseling?

14 verses about counseling, ranked by the votes of OpenBible.info readers, with the King James text.

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Bible verses about counseling

1. Proverbs 15:22 — Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established. 6 votes
2. Proverbs 11:14 — Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety. 4 votes
3. Proverbs 13:10 — Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom. 4 votes
4. Proverbs 12:18 — There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health. 3 votes
5. Proverbs 20:5 — Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; but a man of understanding will draw it out. 3 votes
6. John 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. 3 votes
7. Galatians 6:2 — Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ. 3 votes
8. 2 Timothy 3:16 — All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: 3 votes
9. Proverbs 12:15 — The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise. 2 votes
10. Proverbs 24:6 — For by wise counsel thou shalt make thy war: and in multitude of counsellors there is safety. 2 votes
11. Proverbs 27:9 — Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the sweetness of a man’s friend by hearty counsel. 2 votes
12. Romans 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. 2 votes
13. Galatians 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. 2 votes
14. 1 Peter 5:7 — Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. 2 votes

Where these verses are

Proverbs (8), Galatians (2), John (1), Romans (1), 2 Timothy (1), 1 Peter (1)

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Topical Bible data by OpenBible.info (https://www.openbible.info/topics/), CC BY 4.0. Votes reflect how many readers judged each verse relevant; they are not a doctrinal ranking. Verse text: King James Version.