Bible Verses About Prudence: General references

For the ear tries words, as the palate tastes food.

Let us choose for us that which is right. Let us know among ourselves what is good.

I said, “I will watch my ways, so that I don’t sin with my tongue. I will keep my mouth with a bridle while the wicked is before me.”

It is well with the man who deals graciously and lends. He will maintain his cause in judgment.

My son, if you have become collateral for your neighbor, if you have struck your hands in pledge for a stranger;

You are trapped by the words of your mouth. You are ensnared with the words of your mouth.

“I, wisdom, have made prudence my dwelling. Find out knowledge and discretion.

One who brings gossip betrays a confidence, but one who is of a trustworthy spirit is one who keeps a secret.

He who is collateral for a stranger will suffer for it, but he who refuses pledges of collateral is secure.

He who troubles his own house shall inherit the wind. The foolish shall be servant to the wise of heart.

A man shall be commended according to his wisdom, but he who has a warped mind shall be despised.

A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.

A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.

Every prudent man acts from knowledge, but a fool exposes folly.

The wisdom of the prudent is to think about his way, but the folly of fools is deceit.

A simple man believes everything, but the prudent man carefully considers his ways.

A wise man fears, and shuns evil, but the fool is hot headed and reckless.

The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

A fool despises his father’s correction, but he who heeds reproof shows prudence.

Where there is no counsel, plans fail; but in a multitude of counselors they are established.

He who heeds the Word finds prosperity. Whoever trusts in the LORD is blessed.

The wise in heart shall be called prudent. Pleasantness of the lips promotes instruction.

A servant who deals wisely will rule over a son who causes shame, and shall have a part in the inheritance among the brothers.

A man void of understanding strikes hands, and becomes collateral in the presence of his neighbor.

The heart of the discerning gets knowledge. The ear of the wise seeks knowledge.