35 Bible Verses About Counseling

Proverbs 11:14

“Where there is no guidance, a people falls, but in an abundance of counselors there is safety.”

Proverbs 15:22

“Without counsel plans fail, but with many advisers they succeed.”

Proverbs 24:6

“For by wise guidance you can wage your war, and in abundance of counselors there is victory.”

Proverbs 12:15

“The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice.”

Proverbs 19:20

“Listen to advice and accept instruction, that you may gain wisdom in the future.”

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Proverbs 20:18

“Plans are established by counsel; by wise guidance, wage war.”

Proverbs 24:5

“A wise man is full of strength, and a man of knowledge enhances his might.”

Proverbs 11:15

“Whoever puts up security for a stranger will surely suffer harm, but he who hates striking hands in pledge is secure.”

Proverbs 12:18

“There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.”

Proverbs 13:10

“By insolence comes nothing but strife, but with those who take advice is wisdom.”

Proverbs 15:1

“A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.”

Proverbs 16:20

“Whoever gives thought to the word will discover good, and blessed is he who trusts in the Lord.”

Proverbs 18:13

“If one gives an answer before he hears, it is his folly and shame.”

Proverbs 21:23

“Whoever keeps his mouth and his tongue keeps himself out of trouble.”

Proverbs 20:25

“It is a snare to say rashly, ‘It is holy,’ and to reflect only after making vows.”

Proverbs 28:26

“Whoever trusts in his own mind is a fool, but he who walks in wisdom will be delivered.”

Proverbs 29:11

“A fool gives full vent to his spirit, but a wise man quietly holds it back.”

Proverbs 31:8-9

“Open your mouth for the mute, for the rights of all who are destitute. Open your mouth, judge righteously, defend the rights of the poor and needy.”

James 1:19-20

“Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God.”

1 Peter 3:15-16

“But in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect, having a good conscience, so that, when you are slandered, those who revile your good behavior in Christ may be put to shame.”

Matthew 7:12

“So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets.”

Matthew 12:36-37

“I tell you, on the day of judgment people will give account for every careless word they speak, for by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned.”

Romans 12:17-18

“Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all. If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all.”

Galatians 6:2

“Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.”

Ephesians 4:26

“Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger.”

Ephesians 4:29

“Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear.”

Philippians 2:3-4

“Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.”

Colossians 4:6

“Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person.”

1 Thessalonians 5:11

“Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.”

Hebrews 10:24-25

“And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.”

1 Corinthians 10:31

“So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.”

1 Corinthians 10:23

“‘All things are lawful,’ but not all things are helpful. ‘All things are lawful,’ but not all things build up.”

Proverbs 15:23

“To make an apt answer is a joy to a man, and a word in season, how good it is!”

Proverbs 16:24

“Gracious words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body.”

Proverbs 25:11

“A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in a setting of silver.”

Proverbs 27:5-6

“Better is open rebuke than hidden love. Faithful are the wounds of a friend; profuse are the kisses of an enemy.”

John 13:34-35

“A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”

Proverbs 12:26

“One who is righteous is a guide to his neighbor, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.”

Proverbs 27:9

“Oil and perfume make the heart glad, and the sweetness of a friend comes from his earnest counsel.”

Proverbs 27:17

“Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.”

1 Peter 4:8-10

“Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins. Show hospitality to one another without grumbling. As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace.”

Proverbs 11:13

“Whoever goes about slandering reveals secrets, but he who is trustworthy in spirit keeps a thing covered.”

Proverbs 12:16

“The vexation of a fool is known at once, but the prudent ignores an insult.”

Proverbs 12:26

“One who is righteous is a guide to his neighbor, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.”