7 Bible Verses about Discretion

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Genesis 41:33

Therefore let Pharaoh select a wise, discerning person to place in charge over the land of Egypt.

Titus 2:5

to be sensible and pure, to manage their households, to be kind, and to submit themselves to their husbands. Otherwise, the word of God may be discredited.

Isaiah 28:26

His God instructs him regarding the correct way, directing him how to plant.

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Isaiah 28:26

His God instructs him regarding the correct way, directing him how to plant.

Genesis 41:39

Since God has revealed all of this to you," Pharaoh told Joseph, "there is no one so wise and discerning as you.

Proverbs 5:2

so you may carefully practice discretion and your lips preserve knowledge.

Mark 12:34

When Jesus saw how wisely the man answered, he told him, "You are not far from the kingdom of God." After that, no one dared to ask him another question.

Discretion » Leads to tactfulness

Judges 8:2

"What have I accomplished compared to you?" he responded. "Isn't what's left from Ephraim's harvest better than the best vintage of Abiezer?

2 Samuel 2:5

So David sent messengers to the people of Jabesh-gilead and told them, "May the LORD bless you, because you showed gracious love like this to your lord Saul by burying him.

Acts 23:6

When Paul saw that some of them were Sadducees and others were Pharisees, he shouted in the Council, "Brothers, I'm a Pharisee and a descendant of Pharisees. I'm on trial concerning the hope that the dead will be resurrected."

2 Corinthians 6:3

We do not put an obstacle in anyone's way. Otherwise, fault may be found with our ministry.

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