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The 15 most-voted verses about prudence, from 6 books, ranked by the OpenBible.info community.

The prudent see danger and take cover, but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.

Proverbs 27:12 (BSB)

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

Proverbs 27:12 (KJV)

A prudent man sees danger and takes refuge; but the simple pass on, and suffer for it.

Proverbs 27:12 (WEB)

I, wisdom, dwell together with prudence, and I find knowledge and discretion.

Proverbs 8:12 (BSB)

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

Proverbs 8:12 (KJV)

“I, wisdom, have made prudence my dwelling. Find out knowledge and discretion.

Proverbs 8:12 (WEB)

Every prudent man acts with knowledge, but a fool displays his folly.

Proverbs 13:16 (BSB)

Every prudent [man] dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open [his] folly.

Proverbs 13:16 (KJV)

Every prudent man acts from knowledge, but a fool exposes folly.

Proverbs 13:16 (WEB)

The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear-minded and sober, so that you can pray.

1 Peter 4:7 (BSB)

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

1 Peter 4:7 (KJV)

But the end of all things is near. Therefore be of sound mind, self-controlled, and sober in prayer.

1 Peter 4:7 (WEB)

The simple man believes every word, but the prudent man watches his steps.

Proverbs 14:15 (BSB)

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

Proverbs 14:15 (KJV)

A simple man believes everything, but the prudent man carefully considers his ways.

Proverbs 14:15 (WEB)

A fool rejects his father’s discipline, but whoever heeds correction is prudent.

Proverbs 15:5 (BSB)

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

Proverbs 15:5 (KJV)

A fool despises his father’s correction, but he who heeds reproof shows prudence.

Proverbs 15:5 (WEB)

The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool spouts folly.

Proverbs 15:2 (BSB)

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

Proverbs 15:2 (KJV)

The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools gush out folly.

Proverbs 15:2 (WEB)

Houses and wealth are inherited from fathers, but a prudent wife is from the LORD.

Proverbs 19:14 (BSB)

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

Proverbs 19:14 (KJV)

House and riches are an inheritance from fathers, but a prudent wife is from the LORD.

Proverbs 19:14 (WEB)

The prudent see danger and take cover, but the simple keep going and suffer the consequences.

Proverbs 22:3 (BSB)

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

Proverbs 22:3 (KJV)

A prudent man sees danger and hides himself; but the simple pass on, and suffer for it.

Proverbs 22:3 (WEB)

However, when the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you into all truth. For He will not speak on His own, but He will speak what He hears, and He will declare to you what is to come.

John 16:13 (BSB)

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.

John 16:13 (KJV)

However, when he, the Spirit of truth, has come, he will guide you into all truth, for he will not speak from himself; but whatever he hears, he will speak. He will declare to you things that are coming.

John 16:13 (WEB)

The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise as some understand slowness, but is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish but everyone to come to repentance.

2 Peter 3:9 (BSB)

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.

2 Peter 3:9 (KJV)

The Lord is not slow concerning his promise, as some count slowness; but he is patient with us, not wishing that anyone should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

2 Peter 3:9 (WEB)

Have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”

Joshua 1:9 (BSB)

Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God [is] with thee whithersoever thou goest.

Joshua 1:9 (KJV)

Haven’t I commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Don’t be afraid. Don’t be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”

Joshua 1:9 (WEB)

Even a fool is considered wise if he keeps silent, and discerning when he holds his tongue.

Proverbs 17:28 (BSB)

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

Proverbs 17:28 (KJV)

Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is counted wise. When he shuts his lips, he is thought to be discerning.

Proverbs 17:28 (WEB)

But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have told you.

John 14:26 (BSB)

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.

John 14:26 (KJV)

But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things, and will remind you of all that I said to you.

John 14:26 (WEB)

but test all things. Hold fast to what is good.

1 Thessalonians 5:21 (BSB)

Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.

1 Thessalonians 5:21 (KJV)

Test all things, and hold firmly that which is good.

1 Thessalonians 5:21 (WEB)

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