Proverbs 16:22
“Understanding is a well-spring of life vnto him that hath it: but the instruction of fooles is folly.”
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Proverbs 16:22 Context
20He that handleth a matter wisely, shall finde good: and who so trusteth in the Lord, happy is hee. 21The wise in heart shall be called prudent; and the sweetnesse of the lips increaseth learning. 22Understanding is a well-spring of life vnto him that hath it: but the instruction of fooles is folly. 23The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lippes. 24Pleasant words are as an honycombe, sweete to the soule, and health to the bones.
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Other Translations for Proverbs 16:22
Understanding [is] a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools [is] folly.
- King James Version
Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, But the discipline of fools is folly.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Understanding is a well-spring of life unto him that hath it; But the correction of fools is `their' folly.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Wisdom is a fountain of life to him who has it; but the punishment of the foolish is their foolish behaviour.
- Basic English Bible
Wisdom is a fountain of life for him that hath it; but the instruction of fools is folly.
- Darby Bible
Understanding is a well-spring of life to him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly.
- Webster's Bible
Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, but the punishment of fools is their folly.
- World English Bible
A fountain of life [is] understanding to its possessors, The instruction of fools is folly.
- Youngs Literal Bible
Understanding is a fountain of life unto him that hath it; but folly is the chastisement of fools.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 16:22
16:22 The instruction - Their most grave and serious counsels are foolish.