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16 Bible Verses About Prudence

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    Prudence is the wisdom to make thoughtful decisions, guided by faith and foresight. It teaches us to weigh our actions carefully, considering both immediate and long-term effects. By practicing prudence, we align our choices with God’s purpose, ensuring our path is steady and true. This virtue strengthens our ability to navigate life’s challenges with clarity and confidence.

    Below is the full list of bible verses on prudence (King James Version – KJV). The list is ranked in order of popularity and we hope you find the inspiration you need.

    Most Popular Bible Verses About Prudence

    Proverbs 27:12

    12 A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished.”

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    Proverbs 8:12

    12 I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions.”

    Proverbs 13:16

    16 Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly.”

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    1 Peter 4:7

    7 But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer.”

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    Proverbs 15:5

    5 A fool despiseth his father’s instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.”

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    John 16:13

    13 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.”

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    Proverbs 14:15

    15 The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.”

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    Proverbs 15:2

    2 The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.”

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    2 Peter 3:9

    9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.”

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    Proverbs 19:14

    14 House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is from the LORD.”

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    Proverbs 22:3

    3 A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished.”

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    John 14:26

    26 But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.”

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    1 Thessalonians 5:21

    21 Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.”

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    Proverbs 1:1-7

    1 The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel;2 To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding;3 To receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, and judgment, and equity;4 To give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion.5 A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:6 To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings.7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.”

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    Ephesians 1:7

    7 In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;”

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    Proverbs 17:28

    28 Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.”

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