Bible Verses About Prudence
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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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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.
15The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
16A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.
Also, that the soul be without knowledge, it is not good; and he that hasteth with his feet sinneth.
The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.
Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; but a man of understanding will draw it out.
Take his garment that is surety for a stranger: and take a pledge of him for a strange woman.
Every purpose is established by counsel: and with good advice make war.
The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only to want.
There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.