Bible Verses About Prudence: General references

For the ear trieth words, As the palate tasteth food.

Let us choose for us that which is right: Let us know among ourselves what is good.

I said, I will take heed to my ways, That I sin not with my tongue: I will keep my mouth with a bridle, While the wicked is before me.

Well is it with the man that dealeth graciously and lendeth; He shall maintain his cause in judgment.

My son, if thou art become surety for thy neighbor, If thou hast stricken thy hands for a stranger;

Thou art snared with the words of thy mouth, Thou art taken with the words of thy mouth.

I wisdom have made prudence my dwelling, And find out knowledgeanddiscretion.

He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; But he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth a matter.

He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it; But he that hateth suretyship is secure.

He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind; And the foolish shall be servant to the wise of heart.

A man shall be commended according to his wisdom; But he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.

A fool’s vexation is presently known; But a prudent man concealeth shame.

A prudent man concealeth knowledge; But the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.

Every prudent man worketh with knowledge; But a fool flaunteth his folly.

The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way; But the folly of fools is deceit.

The simple believeth every word; But the prudent man looketh well to his going.

A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil; But the fool beareth himself insolently, and is confident.

The simple inherit folly; But the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

A fool despiseth his father’s correction; But he that regardeth reproof getteth prudence.

Where there is no counsel, purposes are disappointed; But in the multitude of counsellors they are established.

He that giveth heed unto the word shall find good; And whoso trusteth in Jehovah, happy is he.

The wise in heart shall be called prudent; And the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.

A servant that dealeth wisely shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, And shall have part in the inheritance among the brethren.

A man void of understanding striketh hands, And becometh surety in the presence of his neighbor.

The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; And the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.