What the Bible says about making decisions

The 15 verses readers most often turn to for this topic, quoted in full from the Berean Standard Bible.

Prov 3:5–6Trust 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.

Jas 1:5Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.

Prov 11:14For lack of guidance, a nation falls, but with many counselors comes deliverance.

Phil 4:6–7Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Prov 12:15The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to counsel.

Prov 15:22Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.

Isa 30:21And whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear this command behind you: “This is the way. Walk in it.”

Ps 32:8I will instruct you and teach you the way you should go; I will give you counsel and watch over you.

Prov 18:15The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks it out.

Prov 16:9A man’s heart plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.

Rom 12:2Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.

Prov 2:6For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.

1 Kgs 3:9Therefore give Your servant an understanding heart to judge Your people and to discern between good and evil. For who is able to govern this great people of Yours?”

Prov 16:3Commit your works to the LORD and your plans will be achieved.

Prov 1:5let the wise listen and gain instruction, and the discerning acquire wise counsel

These are the verses readers most often turn to for this topic — not a teaching on it. Read each in its chapter.

Sources

The verses of each topic and their order: OpenBible.info topical data, by readers’ votes: OpenBible.info · CC BY 4.0

Berean Standard Bible · Public domain