Prudence: General Scriptures Concerning

Scripture references

Job 34:3, 4 For the ear tests words as the mouth tastes food. / Let us choose for
Psa 39:1 For the choirmaster. For Jeduthun. A Psalm of David. I said, “I will watch
Psa 112:5 It is well with the man who is generous and lends freely, whose affairs
Pro 6:1, 2 My son, if you have put up security for your neighbor, if you have
Pro 8:12 I, wisdom, dwell together with prudence, and I find knowledge and
Pro 11:13, 15, 29 A gossip reveals a secret, but a trustworthy person keeps a
Pro 12:8, 16, 23 A man is praised according to his wisdom, but a twisted mind is
Pro 13:16 Every prudent man acts with knowledge, but a fool displays his folly.
Pro 14:8, 15, 16, 18 The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way, but the folly
Pro 15:5, 22 A fool rejects his father’s discipline, but whoever heeds correction
Pro 16:20, 21 Whoever heeds instruction will find success, and blessed is he who
Pro 17:2, 18 A wise servant will rule over a disgraceful son and share his
Pro 18:15, 16 The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, and the ear of the
Pro 19:2 Even zeal is no good without knowledge, and he who hurries his footsteps
Pro 20:5, 16, 18 The intentions of a man’s heart are deep waters, but a man of
Pro 21:5, 20, 23 The plans of the diligent bring plenty, as surely as haste leads
Pro 22:3, 7, 26, 27 The prudent see danger and take cover, but the simple keep
Pro 23:1–3, 9 When you sit down to dine with a ruler, consider carefully what is
Pro 24:6, 27 Only with sound guidance should you wage war, and victory lies in a
Pro 25:8–10 do not bring hastily to court. Otherwise, what will you do in the end
Pro 26:4, 5 Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you yourself will be
Pro 27:12 The prudent see danger and take cover; but the simple keep going and pay
Pro 29:8, 11 Mockers inflame a city, but the wise turn away anger. / A fool vents
Ecc 7:16, 17 Do not be overly righteous, and do not make yourself too wise. Why
Ecc 8:2, 3 Keep the king’s command, I say, because of your oath before God. / Do
Ecc 10:1, 10 As dead flies bring a stench to the perfumer’s oil, so a little folly
Hos 14:9 Whoever is wise, let him understand these things; whoever is discerning,
Amo 5:13 Therefore, the prudent keep silent in such times, for the days are evil.
Mat 5:25, 26 Reconcile quickly with your adversary, while you are still on the way
Mat 7:6 Do not give dogs what is holy; do not throw your pearls before swine. If
Luk 14:28–32 Which of you, wishing to build a tower, does not first sit down and
Rom 14:16 Do not allow what you consider good, then, to be spoken of as evil.
1Co 6:12 “Everything is permissible for me,” but not everything is beneficial.
1Co 8:8–13 But food does not bring us closer to God: We are no worse if we do not
1Co 10:23, 25–33 “Everything is permissible,” but not everything is beneficial.
Col 4:5 Act wisely toward outsiders, redeeming the time.
Jam 1:19 My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen,