Prudence
11:22 As a jewel of gold in a swine's snout, so is a fair woman which is without discretion.
13:15 Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors is hard.
13:16 Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly.
14:15 The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.
15:28 The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
16:21 The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
17:9 He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.
17:27 He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.
17:28 Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.
19:11 The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.
20:25 It is a snare to the man who devoureth that which is holy, and after vows to make enquiry.
22:3 A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished.
25:8 Go not forth hastily to strive, lest thou know not what to do in the end thereof, when thy neighbour hath put thee to shame.
25:9 Debate thy cause with thy neighbour himself; and discover not a secret to another:
25:10 Lest he that heareth it put thee to shame, and thine infamy turn not away.
27:12 A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished.
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