25 Bible Verses About Decision Making (ESV)

5   Trust in the LORD with all your heart,
    and do not lean on your own understanding.
6   In all your ways acknowledge him,
    and he will make straight your paths.

5 If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.

6 do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

11 For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.

21 And your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, “This is the way, walk in it,” when you turn to the right or when you turn to the left.

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

14 And this is the confidence that we have toward him, that if we ask anything according to his will he hears us.

6   In all your ways acknowledge him,
    and he will make straight your paths.

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

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

8   I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go;
    I will counsel you with my eye upon you.

3 Call to me and I will answer you, and will tell you great and hidden things that you have not known.

10   fear not, for I am with you;
    be not dismayed, for I am your God;
  I will strengthen you, I will help you,
    I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

17 But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere.

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

33   The lot is cast into the lap,
    but its every decision is from the LORD.

9   The heart of man plans his way,
    but the LORD establishes his steps.

Nun

105   Your word is a lamp to my feet
    and a light to my path.

12   Who is the man who fears the LORD?
    Him will he instruct in the way that he should choose.

20   Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise,
    but the companion of fools will suffer harm.

18:1   Whoever isolates himself seeks his own desire;
    he breaks out against all sound judgment.
2   A fool takes no pleasure in understanding,
    but only in expressing his opinion.
3   When wickedness comes, contempt comes also,
    and with dishonor comes disgrace.
4   The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters;
    the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook.
5   It is not good to be partial to the wicked
    or to deprive the righteous of justice.
6   A fool’s lips walk into a fight,
    and his mouth invites a beating.
7   A fool’s mouth is his ruin,
    and his lips are a snare to his soul.
8   The words of a whisperer are like delicious morsels;
    they go down into the inner parts of the body.
9   Whoever is slack in his work
    is a brother to him who destroys.
10   The name of the LORD is a strong tower;
    the righteous man runs into it and is safe.
11   A rich man’s wealth is his strong city,
    and like a high wall in his imagination.
12   Before destruction a man’s heart is haughty,
    but humility comes before honor.
13   If one gives an answer before he hears,
    it is his folly and shame.
14   A man’s spirit will endure sickness,
    but a crushed spirit who can bear?
15   An intelligent heart acquires knowledge,
    and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
16   A man’s gift makes room for him
    and brings him before the great.
17   The one who states his case first seems right,
    until the other comes and examines him.
18   The lot puts an end to quarrels
    and decides between powerful contenders.
19   A brother offended is more unyielding than a strong city,
    and quarreling is like the bars of a castle.
20   From the fruit of a man’s mouth his stomach is satisfied;
    he is satisfied by the yield of his lips.
21   Death and life are in the power of the tongue,
    and those who love it will eat its fruits.
22   He who finds a wife finds a good thing
    and obtains favor from the LORD.
23   The poor use entreaties,
    but the rich answer roughly.
24   A man of many companions may come to ruin,
    but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.

28 And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.

30 “I can do nothing on my own. As I hear, I judge, and my judgment is just, because I seek not my own will but the will of him who sent me.

13 No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.

6 do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.