Bible Verses About Prudence

He who guards his mouth and tongue keeps his soul from distress.

The prudent see danger and take cover, but the simple keep going and suffer the consequences.

The rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is slave to the lender.

Do not be one who gives pledges, who puts up security for debts.

If you have nothing with which to pay, why should your bed be taken from under you?

When you sit down to dine with a ruler, consider carefully what is set before you,

and put a knife to your throat if you possess a great appetite.

Do not crave his delicacies, for that food is deceptive.

Do not speak to a fool, for he will despise the wisdom of your words.

Only with sound guidance should you wage war, and victory lies in a multitude of counselors.

Complete your outdoor work and prepare your field; after that, you may build your house.

do not bring hastily to court. Otherwise, what will you do in the end when your neighbor puts you to shame?

Argue your case with your neighbor without betraying another’s confidence,

lest the one who hears may disgrace you, and your infamy never go away.

Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you yourself will be like him.

Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he become wise in his own eyes.

The prudent see danger and take cover; but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.

Mockers inflame a city, but the wise turn away anger.

A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man holds it back.

She appraises a field and buys it; from her earnings she plants a vineyard.

She opens her mouth with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue.

Do not be overly righteous, and do not make yourself too wise. Why should you destroy yourself?

Do not be excessively wicked, and do not be a fool. Why should you die before your time?

Keep the king’s command, I say, because of your oath before God.

Do not hasten to leave his presence, and do not persist in a bad cause, for he will do whatever he pleases.