9 occurrences in 8 translations

'Discreet' in the Bible

Now therefore let Pharaoh look out a man discreet and wise, and set him over the land of Egypt.

Verse ConceptsDiscretionAuthority Delegated To People

And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, Forasmuch as God hath shewed thee all this, there is none so discreet and wise as thou art:

Verse ConceptsDiscernment Of GovernorsWisdom, Human NatureUnique IndividualsGod's Things Revealed

And the lot eastward fell to Shelemiah. Then for Zechariah his son, a discreet counsellor, they cast lots; and his lot came out northward.

Verse ConceptsWisdom, Human Nature

"I, wisdom, am related to prudence. I know how to be discreet.

Verse ConceptsPrudenceValuing KnowledgeWisdom

The king’s favor and good will are toward a servant who acts wisely and discreetly,But his anger and wrath are toward him who acts shamefully.

Verse ConceptsServanthood, In SocietyGood KingsAccessservanthood

The words of a man’s mouth are like deep waters [copious and difficult to fathom];The fountain of [mature, godly] wisdom is like a bubbling stream [sparkling, fresh, pure, and life-giving].

Verse ConceptsFountainsProverbsThe Water Of LifeMetaphorical SpringsBenefits Of WisdomPowers Of SpeechBrooksThe Power Of Words

If you scourge a scoffer, the simple person may learn to be discreet; rebuke a discerning man and he will gain understanding.

Verse ConceptsFolly, Effects OfFloggingMockeryRebukeScornersAdvice On Beating PeopleReproving Peoplemockers

The sluggard is wiser in his own eyesThan seven men who can give a discreet answer.

Verse ConceptsSluggardsSeven PeopleFalse Wisdomsloth

“If she is a wall (discreet, womanly),We will build on her a turret (dowry) of silver;But if she is a door (bold, flirtatious),We will enclose her with planks of cedar.”

Verse ConceptsPuritywomanhood

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Careful (164 instances)
Circumspect (4 instances)
Clever (25 instances)
Discerning (47 instances)
Discreet (16 instances)

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