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counsel

Meaning of “counsel”

1. A purpose, plan, design, or settled decision. 2. Advice, guidance, or direction. 3. Wisdom, judgment, or understanding for determining a course. 4. As a verb, to advise, direct, or recommend a course.

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143 occurrences137 verses32 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Exodus 18:19

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Proverbs 1:25
But ye have set at nought all my counsel, and would none of my reproof:
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Proverbs 1:25 · retained source text

But ye haue set at nought all my counsell, & would none of my reproofe:

Proverbs 1:30
They would none of my counsel: they despised all my reproof.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Proverbs 1:30 · retained source text

They would none of my counsel: they despised all my reproofe.

Proverbs 11:14
Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellers there is safety.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Proverbs 11:14 · retained source text

Where no counsell is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellers there is safetie.

1611 marginal note1.King. 12.1.

Proverbs 12:15
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Proverbs 12:15 · retained source text

The way of a foole is right in his owne eyes: but he that hearkeneth vnto counsell, is wise.

1611 marginal noteChap.3.7.

Proverbs 15:22
Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellers they are established.
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1611 witness · Proverbs 15:22 · retained source text

Without counsell, purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellours they are established.

1611 marginal noteSee Chap. 11.14.

Proverbs 19:21
There are many devices in a man’s heart; nevertheless the counsel of the Lord, that shall stand.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Proverbs 19:21 · retained source text

There are many deuices in a mans heart: neuerthelesse the counsell of the LORD, that shall stand.

1611 marginal noteIob.23.13 psal.33.10, 11. prou. 16 1. and 9. isa. 46.10.

Proverbs 20:5
Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; but a man of understanding will draw it out.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Proverbs 20:5 · retained source text

Counsell in the heart of man is like deepe water: but a man of vnderstanding will draw it out.

1611 marginal noteChap. 18.4.

Proverbs 20:18
Every purpose is established by counsel: and with good advice make war.
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1611 witness · Proverbs 20:18 · retained source text

Euery purpose is established by counsell: and with good aduice make warre.

1611 marginal noteChap. 15.22.

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