– Human prudence:
Is 5:21 : Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own judgment!
Mt 11:25 : I bless you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and understanding.
Lc 16,8 : And the owner admired the shrewdness of the manager, because the children of this world are more prudent.
Rom 12:16 : Do not be carried away by the desire for greatness; be fond of modest things.
1Cor 3,18s : If anyone among you thinks he is wise in the manner of this world, let him be foolish to become wise.
– Christian prudence:
Pr 8:14 : Counsel and success are mine, intelligence is mine, strength is mine.
Pr 9,6 : Leave foolishness and you will live; walk straight on the path of intelligence!
Mt 10:16 : I send you out like sheep in the midst of wolves. Be ye therefore wise as serpents.
Rom 8,5-8 : Those who live according to the flesh love what is carnal.
1Pt 4,7 : Be therefore prudent and watchful in prayer.
Jas 1,5 : If any of you needs wisdom, let him ask God – Who gives to all liberally, with simplicity.
