7 occurrences

'Shrewd' in the Bible

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

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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