Give Thought to Your Steps

15 The simple believes everything,
    but the prudent gives thought to his steps.
16 One who is wise is cautious and turns away from evil,
    but a fool is reckless and careless.
17 A man of quick temper acts foolishly,
    and a man of evil devices is hated.
18 The simple inherit folly,
    but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

~ Proverbs 14:15-18 (ESV)

To Attain Wisdom...

1 The proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel:

2 for attaining wisdom and discipline;
for understanding words of insight;
3 for acquiring a disciplined and prudent life,
doing what is right and just and fair;
4 for giving prudence to the simple,
knowledge and discretion to the young—
5 let the wise listen and add to their learning,
and let the discerning get guidance—
6 for understanding proverbs and parables,
the sayings and riddles of the wise.

Proverbs 1:1-6 I(NIV 1984)

Prepare for Danger

The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and suffer for it. ~ Proverbs 27:12 (NIV 1984)

Prudent Vs. Foolish

A prudent man conceals knowledge, but the heart of fools proclaims folly. ~ Proverbs 12:23 (ESV)

Prudent vs. Simple Man

A prudent man sees danger and takes refuge, but the simple keep going and suffer for it.

~ Proverbs 22:3