Wisdom dwells with prudence and finds knowledge and discretion

“I, wisdom, dwell with prudence, And I find knowledge and discretion.” (Prov. 8:12 NASB)

Prudence: Careful, wise discernment; the avoidance of rash behaviour or speech; the good management of talents and resources and the showing of tact and wisdom in relationships with other people. The quality of being prudent. Wisdom, good judgment, common sense, sagacity, shrewdness, advisability, caution, care, providence, farsightedness, foresight, forethought, shrewdness, circumspection.

The prudent person carefully considers their steps

“Only simpletons believe everything they’re told! The prudent carefully consider their steps.” (Prov. 14:15 NLT)

The prudent person acts with knowledge

“In everything the prudent acts with knowledge, but a fool flaunts his folly.” (Prov. 13:16 ESV)

A prudent person heeds reproof

“A fool despises his father's instruction, but whoever heeds reproof is prudent.” (Prov. 15:5 ESV)

A prudent wife is from the Lord

“House and wealth are inherited from fathers, but a prudent wife is from the Lord.” (Prov. 19:14 ESV)

A prudent person conceals dishonor

“A fool's anger is known at once, But a prudent man conceals dishonor.” (Prov. 12:16 NASB)

The prudent person sees danger and hides himself

“The prudent sees danger and hides himself, but the simple go on and suffer for it.” (Prov. 27:12 ESV)

The prudent person understand where they are going

“The prudent understand where they are going, but fools deceive themselves.” (Prov. 14:8 NLT)

A prudent person takes precautions

“A prudent person foresees danger and takes precautions. The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences.” (Prov. 22:3 NLT)