Proverbs
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 16:22
“Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly.”
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 16:22 Context
19Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud. 20He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he. 21The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning. 22Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly. 23The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips. 24Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones. 25There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.
"Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly." Proverbs 16:22 KJV Similar Verses Save
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Translation Details for Proverbs 16:22
Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly.
Other Translations for Proverbs 16:22
Bible Commentary for Proverbs 16:22
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 16:22
16:22 The instruction - Their most grave and serious counsels are foolish.
Understanding is a well-spring of life vnto him that hath it: but the instruction of fooles is folly.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
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