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prudent

Meaning of “prudent”

Wise, discerning, thoughtful, circumspect, and careful in judgment or conduct.

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KJV context and cross-referencesBullokar 1616
24 occurrences24 verses10 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: 1 Samuel 16:18

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1 Samuel 16:18
Then answered one of the servants, and said, Behold, I have seen a son of Jesse the Beth-lehemite, that is cunning in playing, and a mighty valiant man, and a man of war, and prudent in matters, and a comely person, and the Lord is with him.
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The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · 1 Samuel 16:18 · retained source text

Then answered one of the seruants, and said, Behold, I haue seene a sonne of Iesse the Bethlehemite, that is cunning in playing, and a mighty valiant man, and a man of warre, and prudent in matters, and a comely person, and the LORD is with him.

1611 marginal noteOr, speech.

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