Bible Verses About Making Decisions
Ranked by the OpenBible.info topical community
These are the Bible verses most often cited for making decisions, ranked by the OpenBible.info topical community across 2,322 votes, led by Proverbs 3:5-6. Each passage links to its verse page or the interactive map; scripture is the King James Version.
Top verses about Making Decisions
Proverbs 3:5-6220 votes
Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
Philippians 4:6-7186 votes
Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
James 1:5172 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 18:15144 votes
The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
Proverbs 11:14137 votes
Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.
Proverbs 15:22135 votes
Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.
Isaiah 30:21130 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 16:3101 votes
Commit thy works unto the Lord, and thy thoughts shall be established.
Romans 12:2100 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.
Proverbs 2:692 votes
For the Lord giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.
Proverbs 16:1-3381 votes
The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, is from the Lord.
1 Kings 3:974 votes
Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and bad: for who is able to judge this thy so great a people?
Psalms 32:872 votes
I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye.
Psalms 37:569 votes
Commit thy way unto the Lord; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.
Jeremiah 29:1165 votes
For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.
Jeremiah 33:362 votes
Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.
Proverbs 12:1561 votes
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.
Proverbs 16:955 votes
A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the Lord directeth his steps.
Proverbs 19:20-2146 votes
Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.
Acts 1:2436 votes
And they prayed, and said, Thou, Lord, which knowest the hearts of all men, shew whether of these two thou hast chosen,
Psalms 25:434 votes
Shew me thy ways, O Lord; teach me thy paths.
Proverbs 2:6-833 votes
For the Lord giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.
Colossians 3:1529 votes
And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.
Joshua 24:1528 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.
Psalms 37:4-528 votes
Delight thyself also in the Lord; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.
What does the Bible say about making decisions?
Readers most often cite Proverbs 3:5-6 on the subject of making decisions. Across 2,322 votes, 25 passages are commonly cited for this topic, including Philippians 4:6-7, James 1:5, Proverbs 18:15. This page lists all 25 in ranked order, quoted in the King James Version, with each linked to its cross-references.