שָׂכַל sâkal

Hebrew · Strong's H7919 · pronounced saw-kal' · used 62 times in 62 verses

Meaning

to be (causatively, make or act) circumspect and hence, intelligent

In the King James Version: consider, expert, instruct, prosper, (deal) prudent(-ly), (give) skill(-ful), have good success, teach, (have, make to) understand(-ing), wisdom, (be, behave self, consider, make) wise(-ly), guide wittingly.

Derivation: a primitive root;

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Where it is used

Daniel 12:10 Many will be purified, made spotless, and refined, but the wicked will continue to act wickedly. None of the wicked will understand, but the wise will understand.
Amos 5:13 Therefore, the prudent keep silent in such times, for the days are evil.