Proverbs 16:22
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Understanding is a fountain of life to its possessor, but the discipline of fools is folly.
In context
20 Whoever heeds instruction will find success, and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD.
21 The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant speech promotes instruction.
22 Understanding is a fountain of life to its possessor, but the discipline of fools is folly.
23 The heart of the wise man instructs his mouth and adds persuasiveness to his lips.
24 Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.
Proverbs 16:22 in every translation
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- Understanding is a fountain of life to its possessor, but the discipline of fools is folly.
- KJV King James Version
- Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly.
- WEB World English Bible
- Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, but the punishment of fools is their folly.
- ASV American Standard Version
- Understanding is a well-spring of life unto him that hath it; But the correction of fools is their folly.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- A fountain of life [is] understanding to its possessors, The instruction of fools is folly.
- DBY Darby Translation
- Wisdom is a fountain of life for him that hath it; but the instruction of fools is folly.
- WBS Webster Bible
- Understanding is a well-spring of life to him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly.