7 Bible Verses about Discretion

Most Relevant Verses

Genesis 41:33

So now let Pharaoh [prepare ahead and] look for a man discerning and clear-headed and wise, and set him [in charge] over the land of Egypt [as governor under Pharaoh].

Proverbs 11:22


As a ring of gold in a swine’s snout,
So is a beautiful woman who is without discretion [her lack of character mocks her beauty].

Titus 2:5

to be sensible, pure, makers of a home [where God is honored], good-natured, being subject to their own husbands, so that the word of God will not be dishonored.

Isaiah 28:26


For his God instructs [him correctly] and teaches him properly.

Proverbs 25:17


Let your foot seldom be in your neighbor’s house,
Or he will become tired of you and hate you.

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Discretion » General references to

Isaiah 28:26


For his God instructs [him correctly] and teaches him properly.

Genesis 41:39

Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Since [your] God has shown you all this, there is no one as discerning and clear-headed and wise as you are.

Proverbs 5:2


That you may exercise discrimination and discretion (good judgment),
And your lips may reserve knowledge and answer wisely [to temptation].

Mark 12:34

When Jesus saw that he answered thoughtfully and intelligently, He said to him, “You are not far from the kingdom of God.” And after that, no one would dare to ask Him any more questions.

Discretion » Leads to tactfulness

Judges 8:2

But he said to them, “What have I done now [that is so significant] in comparison with you? Is not the gleaning (leftovers) of the grapes of [your tribe of] Ephraim better than the vintage (entire harvest) of [my clan of] Abiezer?

2 Samuel 2:5

So David sent messengers to the men of Jabesh-gilead, and said to them, “May you be blessed by the Lord because you showed this graciousness and loyalty to Saul your lord (king), and buried him.

Acts 23:6

But recognizing that one group were Sadducees and the other Pharisees, Paul began affirming loudly in the Council chamber, “Kinsmen, I am a Pharisee, a son of Pharisees; I am on trial for the hope and resurrection of the dead!”

2 Corinthians 6:3

we put no obstruction in anyone’s path, so that the ministry will not be discredited,

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