¹⁵ The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.

¹⁷ Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.

¹ Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.

¹⁴ That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive;

¹⁸ For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple.

¹⁹ For your obedience is come abroad unto all men. I am glad therefore on your behalf: but yet I would have you wise unto that which is good, and simple concerning evil.

⁷ Which was with the deputy of the country, Sergius Paulus, a prudent man; who called for Barnabas and Saul, and desired to hear the word of God.

¹³ Therefore the prudent shall keep silence in that time; for it is an evil time.

¹² A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished.

³ A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished.

⁸ The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.

²⁶ Ponder the path of thy feet, and let all thy ways be established.