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Proverbs 22:3

Prudence — the ability to look ahead and anticipate consequences — is a mark of wisdom. The wise person does not wait to see if danger is real; they act on what they see coming. The 'simple' person lacks this foresight and pays the price. Wisdom involves seeing not just the present moment but the likely future.

Memory phrase: Wise people avoid danger.

Talk about it: What does it mean to see danger coming?

Prayer: God, give me wisdom to see trouble and stay safe.

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