Prudence
Proverbs regarding austerity, carefulness, circumspection, concern, conservation, deliberation, economy, foresight, frugality, judgment, precaution, providence, prudence, reasoning, sagacity, vigilance, watchfulness, wisdom
"I, wisdom, live with prudence, and I find knowledge and discretion. Prov. 8:12 (read whole chapter)
A fool's annoyance is known at once, but the prudent overlooks an insult. Prov. 12:16 (read whole chapter)
The shrewd person conceals knowledge, but foolish people publicize folly. Prov. 12:23 (read whole chapter)
Every shrewd person acts with knowledge, but a fool displays his folly. Prov. 13:16 (read whole chapter)
There is abundant food in the field of the poor, but it is swept away by injustice. Prov. 13:23 (read whole chapter)
The naive inherit folly, but the shrewd are crowned with knowledge. Prov. 14:18 (read whole chapter)
A fool rejects his father's discipline, but whoever heeds reproof shows good sense. Prov. 15:5 (read whole chapter)
The first to state his case seems right, until his opponent begins to cross-examine him. Prov. 18:17 (read whole chapter)
A person's wisdom makes him slow to anger, and it is his glory to overlook an offense. Prov. 19:11 (read whole chapter)
Take a man's garment when he has given security for a stranger, and when he gives surety for strangers, hold him in pledge. Prov. 20:16 (read whole chapter)
A shrewd person sees danger and hides himself, but the naive keep right on going and suffer for it. Prov. 22:3 (read whole chapter)
Do not be one who strikes hands in pledge or who puts up security for debts. Prov. 22:26 (read whole chapter)
Establish your work outside and get your fields ready; afterward build your house. Prov. 24:27 (read whole chapter)
Do not go out hastily to litigation, or what will you do afterward when your neighbor puts you to shame? Prov. 25:8 (read whole chapter)
A shrewd person sees danger and hides himself, but the naive keep right on going and suffer for it. Prov. 27:12 (read whole chapter)