Proverbs 16:22

¶ Understanding [is] a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools [is] folly.

Understanding {H7922} is a wellspring {H4726} of life {H2416} unto him that hath {H1167} it: but the instruction {H4148} of fools {H191} is folly {H200}.

Common sense is a fountain of life to one who has it, whereas fools are punished by their own folly.

Understanding is a fountain of life to its possessor, but the discipline of fools is folly.

Understanding is a well-spring of life unto him that hath it; But the correction of fools istheirfolly.

Commentary

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Cross-References

  • Matthew 15:14 (5 votes)

    Let them alone: they be blind leaders of the blind. And if the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into the ditch.

  • John 6:63 (5 votes)

    It is the spirit that quickeneth; the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I speak unto you, [they] are spirit, and [they] are life.

  • Proverbs 13:14 (5 votes)

    ¶ The law of the wise [is] a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.

  • John 5:24 (4 votes)

    Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life.

  • Proverbs 10:11 (4 votes)

    ¶ The mouth of a righteous [man is] a well of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.

  • John 6:68 (3 votes)

    Then Simon Peter answered him, Lord, to whom shall we go? thou hast the words of eternal life.

  • Proverbs 15:2 (3 votes)

    ¶ The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.