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Ecclesiastes 11

Prudence (chapter 11)

Prudence is the skill and good judgment in the use of resources.

The prudent person invests (v. 1, 2, 6)

The counsel is "do not hoard what you have, but sow so that you can get more." It is about careful investment. See also Matthew 13:24.

The prudent person wisely uses opportunity (v. 3)

The prudent person sees opposition correctly (v. 4)

The prudent person recognizes the sovereignty of God (v. 5)

The prudent person prepares for his old age (v. 7–10)