KJV dictionary & concordance
Wise, discerning, thoughtful, circumspect, and careful in judgment or conduct.
Definition sources
First occurrence: 1 Samuel 16:18
Complete exact-word concordance
A fool’s wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.
A fooles wrath is presently knowen: but a prudent man couereth shame.
1611 marginal noteHeb. in that day.
A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fooles proclaimeth foolishnesse.
1611 marginal noteChap. 13.16. & 15.2.
Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly.
Euery prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a foole layeth open his folly.
1611 marginal noteHeb. spreadeth.
1611 marginal noteChap. 12.23. & 15.2.
The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.
The wisedome of the prudent is to vnderstand his way: but the folly of fooles is deceit.
The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.
The simple beleeueth euery word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.
The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
The simple inherite folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
A fool despiseth his father’s instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.
A foole despiseth his fathers instruction: but hee that regardeth reproofe, is prudent.
1611 marginal noteChap.10.1.
The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
The wise in heart shall be called prudent; and the sweetnesse of the lips increaseth learning.
The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the eare of the wise seeketh knowledge.
House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is from the Lord.
House and riches, are the inheritance of fathers; and a prudent wife is from the LORD.
1611 marginal noteChap.18.22.
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Historical English dictionary sources
Discreete, wise.
