Proverbs 16:22
King James Version (KJV)
Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly.
In context
20 He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.
21 The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
22 Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly.
23 The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.
24 Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
Proverbs 16:22 in every translation
- 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.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- Understanding is a fountain of life to its possessor, but the discipline of fools is 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.