counsel

1 Kings Chapter 12:6

And king Rehoboam consulted with the old men, that stood before Solomon his father while he yet lived, and said, How do ye advise that I may answer this people?

1 Kings Chapter 12:7

And they spake unto him, saying, If thou wilt be a servant unto this people this day, and wilt serve them, and answer them, and speak good words to them, then they will be thy servants for ever.

1 Kings Chapter 12:8

But he forsook the counsel of the old men, which they had given him, and consulted with the young men that were grown up with him, and which stood before him:

1 Kings Chapter 12:9

And he said unto them, What counsel give ye that we may answer this people, who have spoken to me, saying, Make the yoke which thy father did put upon us lighter?

1 Kings Chapter 12:10

And the young men that were grown up with him spake unto him, saying, Thus shalt thou speak unto this people that spake unto thee, saying, Thy father made our yoke heavy, but make thou it lighter unto us; thus shalt thou say unto them, My little finger shall be thicker than my father's loins.

1 Kings Chapter 12:11

And now whereas my father did lade you with a heavy yoke, I will add to your yoke: my father hath chastised you with whips, but I will chastise you with scorpions.

1 Kings Chapter 12:12

So Jeroboam and all the people came to Rehoboam the third day, as the king had appointed, saying, Come to me again the third day.

1 Kings Chapter 12:13

And the king answered the people roughly, and forsook the old men's counsel that they gave him;

1 Kings Chapter 12:14

And spake to them after the counsel of the young men, saying, My father made your yoke heavy, and I will add to your yoke: my father also chastised you with whips, but I will chastise you with scorpions.

1 Kings Chapter 12:15

Wherefore the king hearkened not unto the people; for the cause was from the LORD, that he might perform his saying, which the LORD spake by Ahijah the Shilonite unto Jeroboam the son of Nebat.

1 Kings Chapter 12:16

So when all Israel saw that the king hearkened not unto them, the people answered the king, saying, What portion have we in David? neither have we inheritance in the son of Jesse: to your tents, O Israel: now see to thine own house, David. So Israel departed unto their tents.

1 Kings Chapter 12:17

But as for the children of Israel which dwelt in the cities of Judah, Rehoboam reigned over them.

1 Kings Chapter 12:18

Then king Rehoboam sent Adoram, who was over the tribute; and all Israel stoned him with stones, that he died. Therefore king Rehoboam made speed to get him up to his chariot, to flee to Jerusalem.

1 Kings Chapter 12:19

So Israel rebelled against the house of David unto this day.

Psalm Chapter 32:8

I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye.

Psalm Chapter 119:105

NUN. Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.

Proverbs Chapter 3:5

Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Proverbs Chapter 3:6

In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

Proverbs Chapter 11:14

Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.

Proverbs Chapter 12:15

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

Proverbs Chapter 16:1

The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, is from the LORD.

Proverbs Chapter 16:2

All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the spirits.

Proverbs Chapter 16:3

Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established.

Proverbs Chapter 16:4

The LORD hath made all things for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.

Proverbs Chapter 16:5

Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished.

Proverbs Chapter 16:6

By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.

Proverbs Chapter 16:7

When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.

Proverbs Chapter 16:8

Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right.

Proverbs Chapter 16:9

A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.

Proverbs Chapter 16:10

A divine sentence is in the lips of the king: his mouth transgresseth not in judgment.

Proverbs Chapter 16:11

A just weight and balance are the LORD'S: all the weights of the bag are his work.

Proverbs Chapter 16:12

It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.

Proverbs Chapter 16:13

Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right.

Proverbs Chapter 16:14

The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it.

Proverbs Chapter 16:15

In the light of the king's countenance is life; and his favour is as a cloud of the latter rain.

Proverbs Chapter 16:16

How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!

Proverbs Chapter 16:17

The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.

Proverbs Chapter 16:18

Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.

Proverbs Chapter 16:19

Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.

Proverbs Chapter 16:20

He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.

Proverbs Chapter 16:21

The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.

Proverbs Chapter 16:22

Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly.

Proverbs Chapter 16:23

The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.

Proverbs Chapter 16:24

Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.

Proverbs Chapter 16:25

There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.

Proverbs Chapter 16:26

He that laboureth laboureth for himself; for his mouth craveth it of him.

Proverbs Chapter 16:27

An ungodly man diggeth up evil: and in his lips there is as a burning fire.

Proverbs Chapter 16:28

A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends.

Proverbs Chapter 16:29

A violent man enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into the way that is not good.

Proverbs Chapter 16:30

He shutteth his eyes to devise froward things: moving his lips he bringeth evil to pass.

Proverbs Chapter 16:31

The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness.

Proverbs Chapter 16:32

He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.

Proverbs Chapter 16:33

The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof is of the LORD.

Proverbs Chapter 19:20

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

Jeremiah Chapter 23:22

But if they had stood in my counsel, and had caused my people to hear my words, then they should have turned them from their evil way, and from the evil of their doings.

2 Timothy Chapter 3:16

All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:

2 Timothy Chapter 3:17

That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.