Bible Verses About Prudence

Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles.

A prudent man sees danger, and hides himself; but the simple pass on, and suffer for it.

The rich rule over the poor. The borrower is servant to the lender.

Don’t you be one of those who strike hands, of those who are collateral for debts.

If you don’t have means to pay, why should he take away your bed from under you?

When you sit to eat with a ruler, consider diligently what is before you;

put a knife to your throat, if you are a man given to appetite.

Don’t be desirous of his dainties, since they are deceitful food.

Don’t speak in the ears of a fool, for he will despise the wisdom of your words.

for by wise guidance you wage your war; and victory is in many advisors.

Prepare your work outside, and get your fields ready. Afterwards, build your house.

Don’t be hasty in bringing charges to court. What will you do in the end when your neighbor shames you?

Debate your case with your neighbor, and don’t betray the confidence of another;

lest one who hears it put you to shame, and your bad reputation never depart.

Don’t answer a fool according to his folly, lest you also be like him.

Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own eyes.

A prudent man sees danger and takes refuge; but the simple pass on, and suffer for it.

Mockers stir up a city, but wise men turn away anger.

A fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control.

She considers a field, and buys it. With the fruit of her hands, she plants a vineyard.

She opens her mouth with wisdom. Faithful instruction is on her tongue.

Don’t be overly righteous, neither make yourself overly wise. Why should you destroy yourself?

Don’t be too wicked, neither be foolish. Why should you die before your time?

I say, “Keep the king’s command!” because of the oath to God.

Don’t be hasty to go out of his presence. Don’t persist in an evil thing, for he does whatever pleases him,