prudent

Sagacious in adapting means to ends; circumspect in action, or in determining any line of conduct.

He did not hesitate what to do. It would be prudent to continue on to Omaha, for it would be dangerous to return to the train, which the Indians might still be engaged in pillaging.

Moses established a grave and prudent law.

Practically wise, judicious, shrewd.

His prudent career moves reliably brought him to the top.

A prudent man foreseeth the euill, and hideth himselfe: but the simple passe on, and are punished.

Frugal, economical.

Only prudent expenditure may provide quality within a restrictive budget.