What does the Bible say about prudence?

16 verses about prudence, ranked by the votes of OpenBible.info readers, with the King James text.

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Bible verses about prudence

1. Proverbs 27:12 — A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished. 14 votes
2. Proverbs 8:12 — I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions. 10 votes
3. Proverbs 13:16 — Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly. 9 votes
4. 1 Peter 4:7 — But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer. 6 votes
5. Proverbs 14:15 — The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going. 5 votes
6. Proverbs 15:5 — A fool despiseth his father’s instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent. 5 votes
7. Proverbs 15:2 — The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness. 3 votes
8. Proverbs 19:14 — House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is from the LORD. 3 votes
9. Proverbs 22:3 — A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished. 3 votes
10. John 16:13 — 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. 3 votes
11. 2 Peter 3:9 — 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. 3 votes
12. Joshua 1:9 — 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. 2 votes
13. Proverbs 1:1 — The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel; 2 votes
14. Proverbs 17:28 — Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding. 2 votes
15. John 14:26 — 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. 2 votes
16. 1 Thessalonians 5:21 — Prove all things; hold fast that which is good. 2 votes

Where these verses are

Proverbs (10), John (2), Joshua (1), 1 Thessalonians (1), 1 Peter (1), 2 Peter (1)

Related topics

• Instruction
• Being Naive
• Counselor
• Spirit
• The Comforter
• Guidance
• Danger
• Inspiration
• Being Delayed
• The Unexpected
• Hearing God
• Understanding Your Beliefs

Topical Bible data by OpenBible.info (https://www.openbible.info/topics/), CC BY 4.0. Votes reflect how many readers judged each verse relevant; they are not a doctrinal ranking. Verse text: King James Version.