7 Bible Verses about Discretion
Most Relevant Verses
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].
Discretion will watch over you,
Understanding and discernment will guard you,
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].
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.
It is well with the man who is gracious and lends;
He conducts his affairs with justice.
Let your foot seldom be in your neighbor’s house,
Or he will become tired of you and hate you.
From Thematic Bible
Discretion » General references to
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.
Discretion will watch over you,
Understanding and discernment will guard you,
That you may exercise discrimination and discretion (good judgment),
And your lips may reserve knowledge and answer wisely [to temptation].
When Jesus saw that he answered thoughtfully and intelligently, He said to him,
Discretion » Leads to tactfulness
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?
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.
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!”
we put no obstruction in anyone’s path, so that the ministry will not be discredited,
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