Bible Verses About Prudence

He shall be afflicted with evil, that is surety for a stranger: but he that is aware of snares, shall be secure.

He that troubleth his own house, shall inherit the winds: and the fool shall serve the wise.

A man shall be known by his learning: but he that is vain and foolish, shall be exposed to contempt.

A fool immediately sheweth his anger: but he that dissembleth injuries is wise.

A cautious man concealeth knowledge: and the heart of fools publisheth folly.

The prudent man doth all things with counsel: but he that is a fool, layeth open his folly.

The wisdom of a discreet man is to understand his way: and the imprudence of fools erreth.

The innocent believeth every word: the discreet man considereth his steps. No good shall come to the deceitful son: but the wise servant shall prosper in his dealings, and his way shall be made straight.

A wise man feareth, and declineth from evil: the fool leapeth over, and is confident.

The childish shall possess folly, and the prudent shall look for knowledge.

A fool laugheth at the instruction of his father: but he that regardeth reproofs shall become prudent. In abundant justice there is the greatest strength: but the devices of the wicked shall be rooted out.

Designs are brought to nothing where there is no counsel: but where there are many counsellors, they are established.

The learned in word shall find good things: and he that trusteth in the Lord is blessed.

The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and he that is sweet in words, shall attain to greater things.

A wise servant shall rule over foolish sons, and shall divide the inheritance among the brethren.

A foolish man will clap hands, when he is surety for his friend.

A wise heart shall acquire knowledge: and the ear of the wise seeketh instruction.

A man's gift enlargeth his way, and maketh him room before princes.

Where there is no knowledge of the soul, there is no good: and he that is hasty with his feet shall stumble.

The learning of a man is known by patience: and his glory is to pass over wrongs.

Counsel in the heart of a man is like deep water: but a wise man will draw it out.

Take away the garment of him that is surety for a stranger, and take a pledge from him for strangers.

Designs are strengthened by counsels: and wars are to be managed by governments.

The thoughts of the industrious always bring forth abundance: but every sluggard is always in want.

There is a treasure to be desired, and oil in the dwelling of the just: and the foolish man shall spend it.