Bible Verses about “prudence”
The Bible contains 22 verses about prudence across both Old and New Testaments. These scriptures offer guidance and inspiration for your spiritual journey.
“But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things, and will remind you of all that I said to you.”
“Haven't I commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Don't be afraid, neither be dismayed: for Yahweh your God is with you wherever you go."”
“The Lord is not slow concerning his promise, as some count slowness; but is patient with us, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.”
“However when he, the Spirit of truth, has come, he will guide you into all truth, for he will not speak from himself; but whatever he hears, he will speak. He will declare to you things that are coming.”
“The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of knowledge; but the foolish despise wisdom and instruction.”
“Test all things, and hold firmly that which is good.”
“Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is counted wise. When he shuts his lips, he is thought to be discerning.”
“that the wise man may hear, and increase in learning; that the man of understanding may attain to sound counsel:”
“But the end of all things is near. Therefore be of sound mind, self-controlled, and sober in prayer.”
“House and riches are an inheritance from fathers, but a prudent wife is from Yahweh.”
“to give prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the young man:”
“to receive instruction in wise dealing, in righteousness, justice, and equity;”
“to understand a proverb, and parables, the words and riddles of the wise.”
“to know wisdom and instruction; to discern the words of understanding;”
“The proverbs of Solomon, the son of David, king of Israel:”
“The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of fools gush out folly.”
“A simple man believes everything, but the prudent man carefully considers his ways.”
“A prudent man sees danger and takes refuge; but the simple pass on, and suffer for it.”
“A fool despises his father's correction, but he who heeds reproof shows prudence.”
“A prudent man sees danger, and hides himself; but the simple pass on, and suffer for it.”
“"I, wisdom, have made prudence my dwelling. Find out knowledge and discretion.”
“Every prudent man acts from knowledge, but a fool exposes folly.”