Bible Verses About Prudence: General references
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Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:
At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes.
Wherein he hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence;
Huram said moreover, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, that made heaven and earth, who hath given to David the king a wise son, endued with prudence and understanding, that might build an house for the LORD, and an house for his kingdom.
I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions.
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3For the ear trieth words, as the mouth tasteth meat.
4Let us choose to us judgment: let us know among ourselves what is good.
To the chief Musician, even to Jeduthun, A Psalm of David. 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.
A good man sheweth favour, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion.
1My son, if thou be surety for thy friend, if thou hast stricken thy hand with a stranger,
2Thou art snared with the words of thy mouth, thou art taken with the words of thy mouth.
I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions.
A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: and he that hateth suretiship is sure.
He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool 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 wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.
A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly.
The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.
15The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.
16A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.
The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.
Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.
20He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.
21The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren.
A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his friend.
The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.