25 Bible Verses About Decision Making (NIV)

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

⁵ 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.

⁶ Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. ⁷ And the peace of God, which transcends 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 to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

²¹ Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, "This is the way; walk in it."

¹⁴ For lack of guidance a nation falls, but many advisers make victory sure.

¹⁴ This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.

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

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

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

⁸ I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you and watch over you.

³ 'Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.'

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

¹⁷ But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere.

¹⁵ The way of a fool seems right to him, but a wise man listens to advice.

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

⁹ In his heart a man plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.

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

¹² Who, then, is the man that fears the LORD? He will instruct him in the way chosen for him.

²⁰ He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.

¹ An unfriendly man pursues selfish ends; he defies all sound judgment. ² A fool finds no pleasure in understanding but delights in airing his own opinions. ³ When wickedness comes, so does contempt, and with shame comes disgrace. ⁴ The words of a man's mouth are deep waters, but the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook. ⁵ It is not good to be partial to the wicked or to deprive the innocent of justice. ⁶ A fool's lips bring him strife, and his mouth invites a beating. ⁷ A fool's mouth is his undoing, and his lips are a snare to his soul. ⁸ The words of a gossip are like choice morsels; they go down to a man's inmost parts. ⁹ One who is slack in his work is brother to one who destroys. ¹⁰ The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe. ¹¹ The wealth of the rich is their fortified city; they imagine it an unscalable wall. ¹² Before his downfall a man's heart is proud, but humility comes before honor. ¹³ He who answers before listening- that is his folly and his shame. ¹⁴ A man's spirit sustains him in sickness, but a crushed spirit who can bear? ¹⁵ The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge; the ears of the wise seek it out. ¹⁶ A gift opens the way for the giver and ushers him into the presence of the great. ¹⁷ The first to present his case seems right, till another comes forward and questions him. ¹⁸ Casting the lot settles disputes and keeps strong opponents apart. ¹⁹ An offended brother is more unyielding than a fortified city, and disputes are like the barred gates of a citadel. ²⁰ From the fruit of his mouth a man's stomach is filled; with the harvest from his lips he is satisfied. ²¹ The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit. ²² He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the LORD. ²³ A poor man pleads for mercy, but a rich man answers harshly. 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 in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.

³⁰ By myself I can do nothing; I judge only as I hear, and my judgment is just, for I seek not to please myself but him who sent me.

¹³ No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it.

⁶ Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.