Of Edom. "Thus says the LORD of hosts: 'Is wisdom no more in Teman? Is counsel perished from the prudent? Is their wisdom vanished?

Then one of the young men answered, and said, "Behold, I have seen a son of Jesse the Bethlehemite, who is skillful in playing, a mighty man of valor, a man of war, prudent in speech, and a comely person; and the LORD is with him."

Who is wise, that he may understand these things? Who is prudent, that he may know them? For the ways of the LORD are right, and the righteous walk in them; But the rebellious stumble in them.

Therefore a prudent person keeps silent in such a time, for it is an evil time.

A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.

A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.

Every prudent man acts from knowledge, but a fool exposes folly.

The wisdom of the prudent is to think about his way, but the folly of fools is deceit.

A simple man believes everything, but the prudent man carefully considers his ways.

The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

The wise in heart shall be called prudent. Pleasantness of the lips promotes instruction.

House and riches are an inheritance from fathers, but a prudent wife is from the LORD.

A prudent man sees danger, and hides himself; but the simple pass on, and suffer for it.

A prudent man sees danger and takes refuge; but the simple pass on, and suffer for it.

Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight.

Therefore, behold, as for me I will proceed to do a marvelous work among this people, even a marvelous work and a wonder; and the wisdom of their wise men will perish, and the understanding of their prudent men will be hidden."