Bible Verses About Prudence

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.

A man’s gift maketh room for him, And bringeth him before great men.

Also, that the soul be without knowledge is not good; And he that hasteth with his feet sinneth.

The discretion of a man maketh him slow to anger; And it is his glory to pass over a transgression.

Counsel in the heart of man islikedeep water; But a man of understanding will draw it out.

Take his garment that is surety for a stranger; And hold him in pledge that is surety for foreigners.

Every purpose is established by counsel; And by wise guidance make thou war.

The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; But every one that is hastyhastethonly to want.

There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; But a foolish man swalloweth it up.