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Prudence, Diligence, and the Way of Life
Prudence does not need to advertise everything it knows, and diligence has consequences for responsibility and rule. A good word can lift a burdened heart, and the chapter closes by returning to the great Proverbs contrast: righteousness is a path of life.
Proverbs joins prudence, diligence, good companionship, and the path of life; Ephesians tells believers to walk carefully, not as fools but as wise, understanding the Lord’s will. The shared wisdom pattern is therefore substantial enough to guide interpretation without requiring a direct quotation claim.
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