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Bible Verses About Decisions

“Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.”

— Proverbs 3:5

"In all thy ways acknowledge him" — the Bible's decision-making verses assume the acknowledger is already in motion, not waiting for a sign at the junction. The fifteen verses below are the Bible's direct address to that situation, shown in full KJV text from Proverbs 3:5 to Psalms 119:105.

Quick answer: The best-known verse about decisions here is Proverbs 3:5: "Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding." Proverbs 3:6 follows close behind: "In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths." Both are public-domain translations, shown in full on the cards below with a modern-English toggle.

The 15 verses, in full text

01 · King James Version

Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Proverbs 3:5

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02 · King James Version

In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

Proverbs 3:6

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03 · King James Version

Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.

Proverbs 15:22

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04 · King James Version

A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.

Proverbs 16:9

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05 · King James Version

Every purpose is established by counsel: and with good advice make war.

Proverbs 20:18

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06 · King James Version

Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the LORD pondereth the hearts.

Proverbs 21:2

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07 · King James Version

For by wise counsel thou shalt make thy war: and in multitude of counsellors there is safety.

Proverbs 24:6

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08 · King James Version

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.

Isaiah 30:21

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09 · King James Version

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.

Romans 12:2

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10 · King James Version

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.

James 1:5

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11 · King James Version

I will bless the LORD, who hath given me counsel: my reins also instruct me in the night seasons.

Psalms 16:7

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12 · King James Version

What man is he that feareth the LORD? him shall he teach in the way that he shall choose.

Psalms 25:12

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13 · King James Version

I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye.

Psalms 32:8

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14 · King James Version

Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.

Psalms 37:5

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15 · King James Version

Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.

Psalms 119:105

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When to read these verses

Read these when the next step matters more than the current mood. The Bible's wisdom material assumes a reader in motion: working, choosing, weighing. It rewards rereading — most of these verses say more on the tenth year than on the first.

How to use this list

Use the copy buttons to take the relevant verses into the actual conversation — a budget meeting, a hiring call, a family discussion. The random verse tool above can draw a wisdom verse whenever the list is more than you need.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best Bible verse about decisions?
Proverbs 3:5 is the one most readers land on: "Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding." Proverbs 3:6 is the usual second: "In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths." The full list of fifteen is on this page — there is no single required verse, and different seasons call for different texts.
Are verses like these promises or principles?
Mostly principles — a distinction Proverbs itself teaches. Wisdom literature states how life generally works under God ("train up a child..."), not iron outcomes for every case; Job and Ecclesiastes exist partly to complicate lazy proverb-reading. The verses on this page are best held as the Bible's own counsel: true, tested, and meant to be weighed with the whole of Scripture.
Where in the Bible does it talk about decisions?
The verses on this page come from 5 books of the Bible — most notably Proverbs, Isaiah, Romans and 2 more — spanning both Old and New Testaments. The distribution itself is worth noticing: Scripture addresses decisions in more than one voice, which is why the page shows whole verses rather than a single proof text.
How do I use a list of verses about decisions?
Read the list once slowly, then keep the one verse that fits your situation close — the copy button places it wherever you will actually see it. Every card can be switched to the World English Bible for modern wording, and the random verse tool at the top of the page can draw one verse from this theme at a time if the whole list is more than today needs.

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