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28 verses contain “prudent” (in the KJV: 28, in the BSB: 11) — showing 1–28
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1 Samuel 16:18
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.”
Proverbs 12:16
A fool’s wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.
A fool’s anger is known at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.
Proverbs 12:23
A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
A shrewd man keeps his knowledge to himself, but a foolish heart proclaims its folly.
Proverbs 13:16
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.
Proverbs 14:8
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.
Proverbs 14:15
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.
Proverbs 14:18
The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
Proverbs 15:5
A fool despiseth his father’s instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.
A fool rejects his father’s discipline, but whoever heeds correction is prudent.
Proverbs 16:21
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.
Proverbs 18:15
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.
Proverbs 19:14
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.
Proverbs 22:3
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.
Proverbs 27:12
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.
Isaiah 3:2
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,
Isaiah 5:21
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.
Isaiah 10:13
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.
Isaiah 29:14
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.”
Isaiah 52:13
Behold, my servant shall deal prudently, he shall be exalted and extolled, and be very high.
Behold, My Servant will prosper; He will be raised and lifted up and highly exalted.
Jeremiah 49:7
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?
Hosea 14:9
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.
Whoever is wise, let him understand these things; whoever is discerning, let him know them. For the ways of the LORD are right, and the righteous walk in them but the rebellious stumble in them.
Amos 5:13
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.
Matthew 11:25
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.
Luke 10:21
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.
Acts 13:7
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.
an attendant of the proconsul, Sergius Paulus. The proconsul, a man of intelligence, summoned Barnabas and Saul because he wanted to hear the word of God.
1 Corinthians 1:19
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.”
Sirach 3:29
The heart of the prudent will understand a parable; and an attentive ear is the desire of a wise man.
Sirach 6:32
My son, if thou wilt, thou shalt be taught: and if thou wilt apply thy mind, thou shalt be prudent.
Sirach 10:1
A wise judge will instruct his people; and the government of a prudent man is well ordered.