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Bible Verses About prudence

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What does the Bible say about prudence? Browse 16 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.

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TranslationKey Verse: Proverbs 27:12
King James (KJV)A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished.

16 Key Scriptures

A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished.
I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions. prudence: or, subtilty
Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly. layeth: Heb. spreadeth
But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer.
The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.
A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.
Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.
The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness. poureth: Heb. belcheth, or, bubbleth
A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished.
House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is from the LORD.
The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.
But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.
The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel;
Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.
Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.

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