What Does the Bible Say About Guidance? 47+ Inspiring Verses

"In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps."

"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."

"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."

"Since you are my rock and my fortress, for the sake of your name lead and guide me."

"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."

"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."

"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."

"The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps."

"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."

"Seek the Lord while he may be found; call on him while he is near."