Bible Verses about “instruction”
The Bible contains 50 verses about instruction across both Old and New Testaments. These scriptures offer guidance and inspiration for your spiritual journey.
“Every Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in righteousness,”
“You fathers, don't provoke your children to wrath, but nurture them in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.”
“Trust 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.”
“that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.”
“There are six things which Yahweh hates; yes, seven which are an abomination to him:”
“haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood;”
“a false witness who utters lies, and he who sows discord among brothers.”
“a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are swift in running to mischief,”
“But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things, and will remind you of all that I said to you.”
“My son, listen to your father's instruction, and don't forsake your mother's teaching:”
“Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it is the wellspring of life.”
“Don't be wise in your own eyes. Fear Yahweh, and depart from evil.”
“Honor Yahweh with your substance, with the first fruits of all your increase:”
“Go to the ant, you sluggard. Consider her ways, and be wise;”
“The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of knowledge; but the foolish despise wisdom and instruction.”
“For whatever things were written before were written for our learning, that through patience and through encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.”
“It will be health to your body, and nourishment to your bones.”
“This book of the law shall not depart out of your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then you shall make your way prosperous, and then you shall have good success.”
“which having no chief, overseer, or ruler,”
“provides her bread in the summer, and gathers her food in the harvest.”
“So you will find favor, and good understanding in the sight of God and man.”
“so your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will overflow with new wine.”
“for they will be a garland to grace your head, and chains around your neck.”
“Don't let kindness and truth forsake you. Bind them around your neck. Write them on the tablet of your heart.”
“Don't withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in the power of your hand to do it.”
“When you lie down, you will not be afraid. Yes, you will lie down, and your sleep will be sweet.”
“Without controversy, the mystery of godliness is great: God was revealed in the flesh, justified in the spirit, seen by angels, preached among the nations, believed on in the world, and received up in glory.”
“for length of days, and years of life, and peace, will they add to you.”
“My son, don't forget my teaching; but let your heart keep my commandments:”
“that the wise man may hear, and increase in learning; that the man of understanding may attain to sound counsel:”
“for whom Yahweh loves, he reproves; even as a father reproves the son in whom he delights.”
“A loving doe and a graceful deer-- let her breasts satisfy you at all times. Be captivated always with her love.”
“I will instruct you and teach you in the way which you shall go. I will counsel you with my eye on you.”
“Don't lust after her beauty in your heart, neither let her captivate you with her eyelids.”
“Length of days is in her right hand. In her left hand are riches and honor.”
“Let your spring be blessed. Rejoice in the wife of your youth.”
“Her ways are ways of pleasantness. All her paths are peace.”
“My son, don't despise Yahweh's discipline, neither be weary of his reproof:”
“She is more precious than rubies. None of the things you can desire are to be compared to her.”
“for Yahweh will be your confidence, and will keep your foot from being taken.”
“How long will you sleep, sluggard? When will you arise out of your sleep?”
“Wisdom calls aloud in the street. She utters her voice in the public squares.”
“She calls at the head of noisy places. At the entrance of the city gates, she utters her words:”
“Don't say to your neighbor, "Go, and come again; tomorrow I will give it to you," when you have it by you.”
“Let your eyes look straight ahead. Fix your gaze directly before you.”
“But whoever listens to me will dwell securely, and will be at ease, without fear of harm."”
“A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep:”
“My son, let them not depart from your eyes. Keep sound wisdom and discretion:”
“so your poverty will come as a robber, and your scarcity as an armed man.”