40 verses contain “prude” (in the KJV: 39, in the BSB: 13) — showing 1–40
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Then answered one of the servants, and said, Behold, I have seen a son of
Jesse the
Bethlehemite, that is
cunning in playing, and a mighty
valiant man, and a man of war, and
prudent in matters, and a comely person, and the LORD is with him.
One of the servants answered, “I have seen a son of
Jesse of
Bethlehem who knows how to play the
harp. He is a mighty man of
valor, a
warrior,
eloquent and handsome, and the LORD is with him.”
Huram said moreover, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, that made heaven and earth, who hath given to David the king a wise son,
endued with
prudence and understanding, that might build an house for the LORD, and an house for his kingdom.
And
Hiram added: “Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who made the heavens and the earth! He has given King David a wise son with insight and understanding, who will build a temple for the LORD and a royal palace for himself.
I wisdom dwell with
prudence, and find out knowledge of
witty inventions.
A
fool’s wrath is presently known: but a
prudent man covereth shame.
A
shrewd man keeps his knowledge to himself, but a
foolish heart proclaims its folly.
Every
prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a
fool layeth open his folly.
Every
prudent man acts with knowledge, but a
fool displays his folly.
The wisdom of the
prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is
deceit.
The wisdom of the
prudent is to
discern his way, but the folly of fools deceives them.
The simple believeth every word: but the
prudent man looketh well to his going.
The simple man believes every word, but the
prudent man watches his steps.
A
fool despiseth his father’s instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is
prudent.
The wise in heart shall be called
prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
The wise in heart are called
discerning, and pleasant speech promotes instruction.
The heart of the
prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
The heart of the
discerning acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks it out.
House and riches are the inheritance of fathers and a
prudent wife is from the LORD.
Houses and wealth are inherited from fathers, but a
prudent wife is from the LORD.
A
prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished.
The
prudent see danger and take cover, but the simple keep going and suffer the consequences.
A
prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished.
The
prudent see danger and take cover; but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.
The mighty man, and the man of war, the judge, and the prophet, and the
prudent, and the ancient,
the mighty man and the
warrior, the judge and the prophet, the
soothsayer and the elder,
Woe unto them that are wise in their own eyes, and
prudent in their own sight!
Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes and
clever in their own sight.
For he saith, By the strength of my hand I have done it, and by my wisdom; for I am
prudent: and I have removed the bounds of the people, and have
robbed their treasures, and I have put down the inhabitants like a
valiant man:
For he says: ‘By the strength of my hand I have done this, and by my wisdom, for I am
clever. I have removed the boundaries of nations and
plundered their treasures; like a mighty one I subdued their rulers.
Therefore, behold, I will proceed to do a marvellous work among this people, even a marvellous work and a wonder: for the wisdom of their wise men shall perish, and the understanding of their
prudent men shall be
hid.
Therefore I will again
confound these people with wonder upon wonder. The wisdom of the wise will
vanish, and the intelligence of the intelligent will be hidden.”
Behold, My Servant will
prosper; He will be raised and lifted up and highly
exalted.
Concerning
Edom, thus saith the LORD of hosts; Is wisdom no more in Teman? is counsel perished from the
prudent? is their wisdom
vanished?
Concerning
Edom, this is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Is there no longer wisdom in Teman? Has counsel perished from the
prudent? Has their wisdom decayed?
Who is wise, and he shall understand these things?
prudent, and he shall know them? for the ways of the LORD are right, and the just shall walk in them: but the transgressors shall fall therein.
Therefore the
prudent shall keep silence in that time; for it is an evil time.
Therefore, the
prudent keep silent in such times, for the days are evil.
At that time Jesus answered and said, I
thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast
hid these things from the wise and
prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes.
At that time Jesus declared, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children.
In that hour Jesus
rejoiced in spirit, and said, I
thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast
hid these things from the wise and
prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes: even so, Father; for so it seemed good in thy sight.
At that time Jesus
rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and declared, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children.
Yes, Father, for this was well-pleasing in Your sight.
Which was with the deputy of the country,
Sergius Paulus, a
prudent man; who called for
Barnabas and Saul, and desired to hear the word of God.
For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the
prudent.
For it is written: “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise; the intelligence of the intelligent I will
frustrate.”
Wherein he hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and
prudence;
that He
lavished on us with all wisdom and understanding.
And if a man love righteousness her labours are virtues: for she teacheth
temperance and
prudence, justice and
fortitude: which are such things, as men can have nothing more profitable in their life.
And great pleasure it is to have her friendship; and in the works of her hands are infinite riches; and in the exercise of conference with her,
prudence; and in talking with her, a good report; I went about seeking how to take her to me.
Wisdom hath been created before all things, and the understanding of
prudence from
everlasting.
The heart of the
prudent will understand a parable; and an
attentive ear is the desire of a wise man.
My son, if thou
wilt, thou shalt be taught: and if thou
wilt apply thy mind, thou shalt be
prudent.
A wise judge will
instruct his people; and the government of a
prudent man is well ordered.
An unwise king destroyeth his people; but through the
prudence of them which are in authority the city shall be inhabited.
The knowledge of wickedness is not wisdom, neither at any time the counsel of sinners
prudence.
Well is him that hath found
prudence, and he that speaketh in the ears of them that will hear:
He that hath no experience knoweth little: but he that hath travelled is full of
prudence.
