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This collection has 47 Bible verses about guidance — 36 from the Old Testament and 11 from the New Testament. Psalm appears most often (14 verses), across 13 books of Scripture.
What does the Bible say about guidance? Read 47 carefully selected Bible verses about guidance, with full scripture text you can save, share, and study.
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"Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path."
"In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps."
"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.'"
"I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you."
"Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans."
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight."
"The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord, and He delights in his way."
"Many are the plans in a person's heart, but it is the Lord's purpose that prevails."
"If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you."
"Show me your ways, Lord, teach me your paths."
"Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long."
"Good and upright is the Lord; therefore he instructs sinners in his ways."
"He guides the humble in what is right and teaches them his way."
"For this God is our God for ever and ever; he will be our guide even to the end."
"Since you are my rock and my fortress, for the sake of your name lead and guide me."
"You guide me with your counsel, and afterward you will take me into glory."
"Where there is no guidance, a people falls, but in an abundance of counselors there is safety."
"Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed."
"Listen to advice and accept discipline, and at the end you will be counted among the wise."
"Make plans by seeking advice; if you wage war, obtain guidance."
"Send me your light and your faithful care, let them lead me; let them bring me to your holy mountain, to the place where you dwell."
"But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all the truth."
"For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God."
"The Lord will guide you always; he will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame."
"I am the Lord your God, who teaches you what is best for you, who directs you in the way you should go."
"The Lord your God will be with you wherever you go."
"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."
"The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps."
"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, to give you hope and a future."
"Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know."
"All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness."
"The simple believe anything, but the prudent give thought to their steps."
"Ponder the path of your feet; then all your ways will be sure."
"The way of fools seems right to them, but the wise listen to advice."
"Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm."
"Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship."
"Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will."
"If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit."
"This is the way; walk in it."
"Lead me in the right path, O Lord, or my enemies will conquer me. Make your way plain for me to follow."
"The Lord directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives."
"You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you."
"Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth."
"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest."
"Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you."
"And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."
"Seek the Lord while he may be found; call on him while he is near."
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This collection has 47 Bible verses about guidance — 36 from the Old Testament and 11 from the New Testament. Psalm appears most often (14 verses), across 13 books of Scripture. What does the Bible say about guidance? Read 47 carefully selected Bible verses about guidance, with full scripture text you can save, share, and study.
Psalm 119:105 — “Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.”
Proverbs 16:9 — “In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.”
Isaiah 30:21 — “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.'”
Full collection: 47 verses on this page (77% Old Testament, 23% New Testament).
This page curates 47 verses about guidance from 13 books. Psalm is the most frequent source (14 verses). Scripture touches the theme in many places; these are the ones readers look up most often for study and encouragement.
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