9 occurrences

'Discretion' in the Bible

"Only may the LORD give you discretion and understanding as he places you in charge over Israel, so you can keep the Law of the LORD your God.

Verse ConceptsParents Prayer For Their ChildrenLibertinismWisdom, Human Importance

Hiram also wrote: "Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, who made the heavens and the earth. He gave King David a wise son, who is acquainted with discretion and understanding, and who is building a temple to the LORD, as well as a royal palace for himself.

Verse Conceptsequipping, spiritualDiscernment Of GovernorsHeaven And EarthIntelligenceCreation Of The Physical Heavens

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

Verse ConceptsValuing Knowledge

Daniel responded with wisdom and discretion to Arioch, the king's executioner, who had gone out to execute the advisors of Babylon.

Verse ConceptsExecutionersWise MenAttempting To Kill Specific People

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νουνεχῶς 
Nounechos 
Usage: 1

σώφρων 
Sophron 
Usage: 4

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