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Bible Verses About Decision Making

12 Bible verses about decision making, quoted word for word from the King James Version (KJV) and the World English Bible (WEB). Both translations are in the public domain. Tap a chapter link to read each verse in its full context.

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Proverbs 3:5-6

KJVTrust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

WEBTrust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.

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Philippians 4:6-7

KJVBe careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

WEBIn nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus.

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James 1:5

KJVIf 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.

WEBBut if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him.

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Jeremiah 29:11

KJVFor 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.

WEBFor I know the thoughts that I think toward you,” says Yahweh, “thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a future.

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Proverbs 11:14

KJVWhere no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.

WEBWhere there is no wise guidance, the nation falls, but in the multitude of counselors there is victory.

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Isaiah 30:21

KJVAnd 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.

WEBand when you turn to the right hand, and when you turn to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, “This is the way. Walk in it.”

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1 John 5:14

KJVAnd this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us:

WEBThis is the boldness which we have toward him, that if we ask anything according to his will, he listens to us.

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Isaiah 41:10

KJVFear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

WEBDon’t you be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness.

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1 Corinthians 10:31

KJVWhether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.

WEBWhether therefore you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.

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Jeremiah 33:3

KJVCall unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.

WEB‘Call to me, and I will answer you, and will show you great and difficult things, which you don’t know.’

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James 3:17

KJVBut the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.

WEBBut the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceful, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.

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Proverbs 16:33

KJVThe lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof is of the LORD.

WEBThe lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from Yahweh.

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