'Prudent' in the Bible
A fool’s anger is known at once,But a prudent man conceals dishonor.
A prudent man conceals knowledge,But the heart of fools proclaims folly.
Every prudent man acts with knowledge,But a fool displays folly.
The wisdom of the sensible is to understand his way,But the foolishness of fools is deceit.
The naive believes everything,But the sensible man considers his steps.
The naive inherit foolishness,But the sensible are crowned with knowledge.
A fool rejects his father’s discipline,But he who regards reproof is sensible.
Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is considered wise;When he closes his lips, he is considered prudent.
The mind of the prudent acquires knowledge,And the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
House and wealth are an inheritance from fathers,But a prudent wife is from the Lord.
The prudent sees the evil and hides himself,But the naive go on, and are punished for it.
A prudent man sees evil and hides himself,The naive proceed and pay the penalty.