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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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Luke 10:21
¶ In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit, and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes: even so, Father; for so it seemed good in thy sight.
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1611 witness · Luke 10:21 · retained source text

¶ In that houre Iesus reioyced in spirit, and said, I thanke thee, O father, Lord of heauen and earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast reuealed them vnto babes: euen so father, for so it seemed good in thy sight.

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