Bible Verses About Prudence

¶ 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.

¶ The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.

¶ A 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.

¶ He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.

¶ The 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.

¶ A 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.