Transgression is at work where people talk too much, but anyone who holds his tongue is prudent.

Righteous lips know what is prudent, but the words of the wicked are perverse.

The anger of a fool becomes readily apparent, but the prudent person overlooks an insult.

A prudent man keeps what he knows to himself, but the hearts of fools shout forth their foolishness.

The prudent person sees trouble ahead and hides, but the naive continue on and suffer the consequences.

The wisdom of the prudent helps him know how to live, but a fool's stupidity deceives him.

An unthinking person believes everything, but the prudent one thinks before acting.

A prudent servant will rule in place of a disgraceful son and will share in the inheritance among brothers.

Even a fool is thought to be wise when he remains silent; he is thought to be prudent when he keeps his mouth shut.

Those who are prudent see danger and take refuge, but the naive continue on and suffer the consequences.