Bible Verses About Making Choices
Ranked by the OpenBible.info topical community
These are the Bible verses most often cited for making choices, ranked by the OpenBible.info topical community across 12,243 votes, led by Matthew 7:13-14. Each passage links to its verse page or the interactive map; scripture is the King James Version.
Top verses about Making Choices
Matthew 7:13-14908 votes
Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat:
Proverbs 14:12682 votes
There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.
Proverbs 16:9664 votes
A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the Lord directeth his steps.
Proverbs 19:21526 votes
There are many devices in a man’s heart; nevertheless the counsel of the Lord, that shall stand.
Isaiah 30:21501 votes
And thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This is the way, walk ye in it, when ye turn to the right hand, and when ye turn to the left.
Proverbs 3:5-6466 votes
Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
Joshua 24:15441 votes
And if it seem evil unto you to serve the Lord, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.
Ecclesiastes 12:13-14371 votes
Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.
Galatians 6:7-8357 votes
Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.
Deuteronomy 30:19355 votes
I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live:
Philippians 4:8353 votes
Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
James 1:5283 votes
If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
Proverbs 3:1-35279 votes
My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments:
1 Corinthians 10:13226 votes
There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.
Matthew 6:1199 votes
Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven.
Romans 12:2198 votes
And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
Deuteronomy 30:9-10183 votes
And the Lord thy God will make thee plenteous in every work of thine hand, in the fruit of thy body, and in the fruit of thy cattle, and in the fruit of thy land, for good: for the Lord will again rejoice over thee for good, as he rejoiced over thy fathers:
Matthew 7:13175 votes
Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat:
1 John 1:9158 votes
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
John 16:23-24140 votes
And in that day ye shall ask me nothing. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he will give it you.
Colossians 3:17139 votes
And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.
1 Corinthians 10:31133 votes
Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.
Matthew 6:33130 votes
But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
Psalms 119:105121 votes
Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.
Philippians 4:6-7118 votes
Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
What does the Bible say about making choices?
Readers most often cite Matthew 7:13-14 on the subject of making choices. Across 12,243 votes, 25 passages are commonly cited for this topic, including Proverbs 14:12, Proverbs 16:9, Proverbs 19:21. This page lists all 25 in ranked order, quoted in the King James Version, with each linked to its cross-references.