Then answered one of the young men, and said, Behold, I have seen a son of Jesse the Beth-lehemite, that is skilful in playing, and a mighty man of valor, and a man of war, and prudent in speech, and a comely person; and Jehovah is with him.

A fool's vexation is presently known; But a prudent man concealeth shame.

A prudent man concealeth knowledge; But the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.

Every prudent man worketh with knowledge; But a fool flaunteth his folly.

The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way; But the folly of fools is deceit.

The simple believeth every word; But the prudent man looketh well to his going.

The simple inherit folly; But the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

The wise in heart shall be called prudent; And the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.

Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise; When he shutteth his lips, he is esteemed as prudent.

The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; And the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.

House and riches are an inheritance from fathers; But a prudent wife is from Jehovah.

A prudent man seeth the evil, and hideth himself; But the simple pass on, and suffer for it.

A prudent man seeth the evil, and hideth himself; But the simple pass on, and'suffer for it.

Woe unto them that are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight!

therefore, behold, I will proceed to do a marvellous work among this people, even a marvellous work and a wonder; and the wisdom of their wise men shall perish, and the understanding of their prudent men shall be hid.

Of Edom. Thus saith Jehovah of hosts: Is wisdom no more in Teman? is counsel perished from the prudent? is their wisdom vanished?

Who is wise, that he may understand these things? prudent, that he may know them? for the ways of Jehovah are right, and the just shall walk in them; but transgressors shall fall therein.

Therefore he that is prudent shall keep silence in such a time; for it is an evil time.