Advice

Listen to counsel and accept discipline, that you may be wise the rest of your days.

For lack of guidance, a nation falls, but with many counselors comes deliverance.

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

Only with sound guidance should you wage war, and victory lies in a multitude of counselors.

Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding;

…in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.

Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building up the one in need and bringing grace to those who listen.

The simple man believes every word, but the prudent man watches his steps.

Then King Rehoboam consulted with the elders who had served his father Solomon during his lifetime. “How do you advise me to respond to these people?” he asked. …

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.

Fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath; instead, bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.