Prudence
A 19th-century editor grouped these passages under ‘Prudence’. It’s a historical finding aid — one editor’s arrangement of the text, not Scripture’s own.
Topic from Nave's Topical Bible (Orville J. Nave, 1897) — public domain.
Topic from Torrey's New Topical Textbook (R. A. Torrey) — public domain.
Showing 25–48 of 163 verses grouped under this topic.
Nave's Topical Bible
Topic from Nave's Topical Bible (Orville J. Nave, 1897) — public domain.
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The heart of the discerning gets knowledge. The ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
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A man’s gift makes room for him, and brings him before great men.
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It isn’t good to have zeal without knowledge, nor being hasty with one’s feet and missing the way.
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Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water, but a man of understanding will draw it out.
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Take the garment of one who puts up collateral for a stranger; and hold him in pledge for a wayward woman.
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Plans are established by advice; by wise guidance you wage war!
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The plans of the diligent surely lead to profit; and everyone who is hasty surely rushes to poverty.
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There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man swallows it up.
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Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles.
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A prudent man sees danger and hides himself; but the simple pass on, and suffer for it.
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The rich rule over the poor. The borrower is servant to the lender.
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Don’t you be one of those who strike hands, of those who are collateral for debts.
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If you don’t have means to pay, why should he take away your bed from under you?
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When you sit to eat with a ruler, consider diligently what is before you; put a knife to your throat, if you are a man given to appetite. Don’t be desirous of his dainties, since they are deceitful food.
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Don’t speak in the ears of a fool, for he will despise the wisdom of your words.
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for by wise guidance you wage your war; and victory is in many advisors.
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Prepare your work outside, and get your fields ready. Afterwards, build your house.
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Don’t be hasty in bringing charges to court. What will you do in the end when your neighbor shames you? Debate your case with your neighbor, and don’t betray the confidence of another, lest one who hears it put you to shame, and your bad…
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Don’t answer a fool according to his folly, lest you also be like him.
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Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own eyes.
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A prudent man sees danger and takes refuge; but the simple pass on, and suffer for it.
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Mockers stir up a city, but wise men turn away anger.
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A fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control.
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Don’t be overly righteous, neither make yourself overly wise. Why should you destroy yourself?