From Nave’s Topical Bible
Counsel
Every passage the 1896 Nave’s Topical Biblegathers under this heading, in Nave’s own arrangement and then in Bible order. MannaFest has not written this page — it is the older index, transcribed, with the Word travelling beside each reference.
- 12Passages listed
- 3Books of the 66
- 1896Nave's edition
How Nave’s arranged it
- General scriptures concerningProverbs 1:5Proverbs 9:9Proverbs 11:14Proverbs 12:15Proverbs 15:22Proverbs 19:20Proverbs 20:18Proverbs 24:6Proverbs 27:9
- See Prudence
- REJECTEDProverbs 1:24–33
- INSTANCES OF
- By Rehoboam1 Kings 12:8–16
- By the rich young rulerMatthew 19:22
The passages, in Bible order (12)
The same references, sorted Genesis to Revelation. The first 12 are quoted in full; the rest are one click beneath them, book by book.
- 1 Kings 12:8–16
But Rehoboam rejected the advice of the elders; instead, he consulted the young men who had grown up with him and served him.
Commentary on 1 Kings 12:8–161 voice
The age of Rehoboam at his accession is an interesting and difficult question. According to the formal statement of the present text of 1Ki 14:21; 2Ch 12:13, he had reached the mature age of 41 years, and would therefore be unable to plead youth as an excuse for his conduct. The general narrative, however, seems to assume that he was quite a young man (compare 2Ch 13:7).
Albert Barnes· Notes, Explanatory and Practical, on the Old and New Testaments (1832-1869)Evangelical
- Proverbs 1:5
let the wise listen and gain instruction, and the discerning acquire wise counsel
Commentary on Proverbs 1:52 voices
A wise man will hear,.... With great attention, and hearken to the proverbs and wise sayings herein delivered; for here are many things entertaining to men of years and wisdom, as well as instructive to young men and simple ones; and will increase learning; or "add" (k) to his stock of learning; or, as the Targum, "will add knowledge;'' see 2Pe 1:5; or, "will be wiser", as the Vulgate Latin version.
John Gill· Exposition of the Old Testament (1748-1763)Reformed
But it is not for the young only that he writes. The “man of understanding” may gain “wise counsels,” literally, the power to “steer” his course rightly on the dangerous seas of life. This “steersmanship,” it may be noted, is a word almost unique to Proverbs (compare “counsel” in Pro 11:14; Pro 12:5; Pro 24:6).
Albert Barnes· Notes, Explanatory and Practical, on the Old and New Testaments (1832-1869)Evangelical
- Proverbs 1:24–33
Because you refused my call, and no one took my outstretched hand,
Commentary on Proverbs 1:24–332 voices
Others think that wisdom, as the divine attribute specially employed in acts of counsel and admonition, is here personified, and represents God. In either case the address is a most solemn and divine admonition, whose matter and spirit are eminently evangelical and impressive (see on Pr 8:1).
Jamieson, Fausset & Brown· Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, 1871Reformed
Because I have called - These and the following words appear to be spoken of the persons who are described, Pro 1:11-19, who have refused to return from their evil ways till arrested by the hand of justice; and here the wise man points out their deplorable state. They are now about to suffer according to the demands of the law, for their depredations.
Adam Clarke· Commentary on the BibleEvangelical
- Proverbs 9:9
Instruct a wise man, and he will be wiser still; teach a righteous man, and he will increase his learning.
Commentary on Proverbs 9:91 voice
Give instruction to a wise man,.... In the Hebrew text it is only "give to a wise man"; give him reproof, correction, chastisement, doctrine, or instruction, be it what it will, he will be the better for it.
John Gill· Exposition of the Old Testament (1748-1763)Reformed
- Proverbs 11:14
For lack of guidance, a nation falls, but with many counselors comes deliverance.
Commentary on Proverbs 11:142 voices
Cassian said, 'Moses the Hermit told us, "It is good not to hide our thoughts; we ought to disclose them to discreet and devout elders; but not to those who are old merely in years, for many have found final despair instead of comfort by …
Desert Fathers· The Desert Fathers, Sayings of the Early Christian MonksPatristic
Counsel - See Pro 1:5 note. This precept may well be thought of as coming with special force at the time of the organization of the monarchy of Israel. Compare 1Ki 12:6.
Albert Barnes· Notes, Explanatory and Practical, on the Old and New Testaments (1832-1869)Evangelical
- Proverbs 12:15
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to counsel.
- Proverbs 15:22
Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.
Commentary on Proverbs 15:221 voice
But in the multitude of counsellors - See note on Pro 11:13 (note). But רב יועצים rob yoatsim might be translated, chief or master of the council, the prime minister.
Adam Clarke· Commentary on the BibleEvangelical
- Proverbs 19:20
Listen to counsel and accept discipline, that you may be wise the rest of your days.
- Proverbs 20:18
Set plans by consultation, and wage war under sound guidance.
Commentary on Proverbs 20:181 voice
With good advice make war, - Perhaps there is not a precept in this whole book so little regarded as this. Most of the wars that are undertaken are wars of injustice, ambition, aggrandizement, and caprice, which can have had no previous good counsel. A minister, who is perhaps neither a good nor a great man, counsels his king to make war; the cabinet must be brought into it, and a sufficient number out of the states of the kingdom gained over to support it. By and by, what was begun through caprice must be maintained through necessity.
Adam Clarke· Commentary on the BibleEvangelical
- Proverbs 24:6
Only with sound guidance should you wage war, and victory lies in a multitude of counselors.
Commentary on Proverbs 24:61 voice
For by wise counsel thou shall make thy war,.... Counsel, as well as strength, is necessary for war: kings and states, before they enter on a war, should not only well consider the justness of their cause, but should consult whether they have a sufficiency of men and money to carry it on; and should concert the wisest methods to attack the enemy, or defend themselves; and, above all, should ask counsel of God; see 2Ki 18:
John Gill· Exposition of the Old Testament (1748-1763)Reformed
- Proverbs 27:9
Oil and incense bring joy to the heart, and the sweetness of a friend is counsel to the soul.
Commentary on Proverbs 27:91 voice
Ointment and perfume - Anointing the head and various parts of the body with aromatic oil is frequent in the East, and fumigating the beards of the guests at the conclusion of an entertainment is almost universal; as is also sprinkling rose-water, and water highly ordoriferous. Two of the curious vessels which are used for this purpose are now before me; they hold some quarts each, and are beautifully inlaid with silver in the form of sprigs, leaves, etc.
Adam Clarke· Commentary on the BibleEvangelical
- Matthew 19:22
When the young man heard this, he went away in sorrow, because he had great wealth.
Commentary on Matthew 19:222 voices
It follows, And when the young man had heard these words, he went away sorrowful. This is the sorrow that leads to death. And the cause of his sorrow is added, for he had great possessions, thorns, that is, and briars, which choked the holy leaven.
Jerome· Catena Aurea by AquinasPatristic
Went away sorrowful - Men undergo great agony of mind while they are in suspense between the love of the world and the love of their souls. When the first absolutely predominates, then they enjoy a factitious rest through a false peace: when the latter has the upper hand, then they possess true tranquillity of mind, through that peace of God that passeth knowledge. He had great possessions - And what were these in comparison of peace of conscience, and mental rest?
Adam Clarke· Commentary on the BibleEvangelical