9 occurrences in 9 translations

'Shrewd' in the Bible

Learn to be shrewd, you who are inexperienced;develop common sense, you who are foolish.

Verse ConceptsFolly, Effects OfAcquiring WisdomFools Becoming Wise

Every shrewd person acts with knowledge, but a fool displays his folly.

Verse ConceptsFolly, Effects OfForethoughtsGoal SettingValuing Knowledge

A naive person believes everything, but the shrewd person discerns his steps.

Verse ConceptsFolly, Effects OfShrewdnessPrudenceThinkingScience

The naive inherit folly, but the shrewd are crowned with knowledge.

Verse ConceptsPrudenceValuing Knowledge

Strike a scoffer and the naive may become shrewd,But reprove one who has understanding and he will gain knowledge.

Verse ConceptsFolly, Effects OfFloggingMockeryRebukeScornersAdvice On Beating PeopleReproving Peoplemockers

A shrewd person sees danger and hides himself, but the naive keep right on going and suffer for it.

Verse ConceptsBeing In DebtWisdom, Human ImportanceHiding From Peopleconsequences

Bible Theasaurus

Astute (3 instances)
Calculating (1 instance)
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Shrewd (23 instances)

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