Proverbs 16:22
World English Bible (WEB)
Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, but the punishment of fools is their folly.
In context
20 He who heeds the Word finds prosperity. Whoever trusts in the LORD is blessed.
21 The wise in heart shall be called prudent. Pleasantness of the lips promotes instruction.
22 Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, but the punishment of fools is their folly.
23 The heart of the wise instructs his mouth, and adds learning to his lips.
24 Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
Proverbs 16:22 in every translation
- WEB World English Bible
- Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, but the punishment of fools is their folly.
- KJV King James Version
- Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is 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.