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What Does the Bible Say About Counsel? With Key Scriptures

Lord’s Library editors answer the question “What does the Bible say about counsel?” with specific Bible references.

Have you ever asked yourself the question, “What does the Bible say about counsel?” If you have, you’re definitely not alone! And since the Bible helps Christians form a foundational understanding of important topics, it’s imperative that one know how Scripture describes counsel in different contexts.

The Webster’s 1828 Dictionary defines counsel as “Advice; opinion, or instruction, given upon request or otherwise, for directing the judgment or conduct of another; opinion given upon deliberation or consultation.”

Lord’s Library editors thought it would be a helpful exercise to provide Biblical context. As a result, we compiled this short resource, which captures all notable mentions of the word counsel, as well as its other forms. If you’ve been wondering what the King James Bible says about counsel, scroll on for additional detail.

Note: If you want to know what the Bible says about counsel and 206 other important topics (to be exact), our editors recommend Spencer Smith’s Doctrine Matters: Bible Topic Guidebook.

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What Does the Bible Say About Counsel?

Psalm 73:24

“ Thou shalt guide me with thy counsel, and afterward receive me to glory.“

Psalm 55:14

“We took sweet counsel together, and walked unto the house of God in company.”

Proverbs 19:20

“Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.“

Proverbs 24:6

“For by wise counsel thou shalt make thy war: and in multitude of counsellors there is safety.“

Proverbs 12:15

“ The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.“

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