Bible Verses About Prudence

He who puts up security for a stranger will surely suffer, but the one who hates indebtedness is secure.

He who brings trouble on his house will inherit the wind, and the fool will be servant to the wise of heart.

A man is praised according to his wisdom, but a twisted mind is despised.

A fool’s anger is known at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.

A shrewd man keeps his knowledge to himself, but a foolish heart proclaims its folly.

Every prudent man acts with knowledge, but a fool displays his folly.

The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way, but the folly of fools deceives them.

The simple man believes every word, but the prudent man watches his steps.

A wise man fears and turns from evil, but a fool is careless and reckless.

The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

A fool rejects his father’s discipline, but whoever heeds correction is prudent.

Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.

Whoever heeds instruction will find success, and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD.

The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant speech promotes instruction.

A wise servant will rule over a disgraceful son and share his inheritance as one of the brothers.

A man lacking judgment strikes hands in pledge and puts up security for his neighbor.

The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks it out.

A man’s gift opens doors for him, and brings him before great men.

Even zeal is no good without knowledge, and he who hurries his footsteps misses the mark.

A man’s insight gives him patience, and his virtue is to overlook an offense.

The intentions of a man’s heart are deep waters, but a man of understanding draws them out.

Take the garment of the one who posts security for a stranger; get collateral if it is for a foreigner.

Set plans by consultation, and wage war under sound guidance.

The plans of the diligent bring plenty, as surely as haste leads to poverty.

Precious treasures and oil are in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish man consumes them.