Prudent
King James Dictionary [1]
Pru'Dent, a. Cautious circumspect practically wise careful of the consequences of enterprises, measures or actions cautious not to act when the end is of doubtful utility, or probably impracticable.
The prudent man looketh well to his going. Proverbs 14
A prudent man foreseeth the evil and hideth himself. Proverbs 22
1. Dictated or directed by prudence as prudent behavior. 2. Foreseeing by instinct as the prudent crane. 3. Frugal economical as a prudent woman prudent expenditure of money. 4. Wise intelligent.
Webster's Dictionary [2]
(1): ( a.) Sagacious in adapting means to ends; circumspect in action, or in determining any line of conduct; practically wise; judicious; careful; discreet; sensible; - opposed to rash; as, a prudent man; dictated or directed by prudence or wise forethought; evincing prudence; as, prudent behavior.
(2): ( a.) Frugal; economical; not extravagant; as, a prudent woman; prudent expenditure of money.
