American Standard Version
Proverbs 16:22
22Understanding is a well-spring of life unto him that hath it;But the correction of fools istheirfolly.
Proverbs 16:22 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly.
- New International Version (NIV)Prudence is a fountain of life to the prudent, but folly brings punishment to fools.
- English Standard Version (ESV)Good sense is a fountain of life to him who has it, but the instruction of fools is folly.
- New King James Version (NKJV)Understanding is a wellspring of life to him who has it. But the correction of fools is folly.
Context of Proverbs 16:22
20He that giveth heed unto the word shall find good; And whoso trusteth in Jehovah, happy is he. 21The wise in heart shall be called prudent; And the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning. Understanding is a well-spring of life unto him that hath it; But the correction of fools istheirfolly. 23The heart of the wise instructeth his mouth, And addeth learning to his lips. 24Pleasant words areas a honeycomb, Sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
Read all of Proverbs 16Proverbs 16:22 word by word
מְק֣וֹר חַ֭יִּים שֵׂ֣כֶל בְּעָלָ֑יו וּמוּסַ֖ר אֱוִלִ֣ים אִוֶּֽלֶת׃Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Proverbs 16:22
- Proverbs 10:11The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life; But violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.
- Proverbs 13:14The law of the wise is a fountain of life, That one may depart from the snares of death.
- Proverbs 14:27The fear of Jehovah is a fountain of life, That one may depart from the snares of death.
- Proverbs 18:4The words of a man’s mouth areasdeep waters; The wellspring of wisdom is as a flowing brook.
- John 5:24Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth him that sent me, hath eternal life, and cometh not into judgment, but hath passed out of death into life.
- John 6:63It is the spirit that giveth life; the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I have spoken unto you are spirit, and are life.
- Proverbs 15:2The tongue of the wise uttereth knowledge aright; But the mouth of fools poureth out folly.
- Matthew 15:14Let them alone: they are blind guides. And if the blind guide the blind, both shall fall into a pit.
- Matthew 23:16Woe unto you, ye blind guides, that say, Whosoever shall swear by the temple, it is nothing; but whosoever shall swear by the gold of the temple, he is a debtor.
- Luke 6:39And he spake also a parable unto them, Can the blind guide the blind? shall they not both fall into a pit?
Commentaries on Proverbs 16:22
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 22Understanding is a well-spring of life - חיים מקור mekor chaiyim ; another allusion to the artery that carries the blood from the heart to distribute it to all the extremities of the body.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 22Wellspring of life - Compare Proverbs 10:11 note. “the instruction of fools” Not that which they give, but that which they receive. Compare Proverbs 14:24. “Folly” is its own all-sufficient punishment.Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 22Verse 22 As waters to a thirsty land, so is a wise man to his friends and neighbours.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 2222. Understanding--or, "discretion," is a constant source of blessing (Pr 13:14), benefiting others; but fools' best efforts are folly.Read the comment
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Commentaries on Proverbs 16
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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