Proverbs 16:22 Parallel Translations

Understanding is a fountain of life to the one who has it, but stubborn fools punish themselves with their stupidity.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly.

ASV:

Understanding is a well-spring of life unto him that hath it; But the correction of fools is their folly.

BBE:

Wisdom is a fountain of life to him who has it; but the punishment of the foolish is their foolish behaviour.

DBY:

Wisdom is a fountain of life for him that hath it; but the instruction of fools is folly.

ERV:

Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the correction of fools is their folly.

JPS:

Understanding is a fountain of life unto him that hath it; but folly is the chastisement of fools.

WBS:

Understanding is a well-spring of life to him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly.

WEB:

Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, but the punishment of fools is their folly.

YLT:

A fountain of life is understanding to its possessors, The instruction of fools is folly.

Proverbs 16:22 Cross References

XREF:

Proverbs 16:21 The wise in heart will be called understanding, And sweetness of speech increases persuasiveness.

Proverbs 16:23 The heart of the wise instructs his mouth And adds persuasiveness to his lips. (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

GSB:

16:22 Understanding [is] a wellspring of life to him that hath it: but the {l} instruction of fools [is] folly.
(l) Either that which the wicked teach others, or else it is folly to teach them who are malicious.

WES:

16:22 The instruction - Their most grave and serious counsels are foolish.

MHC:

16:12. The ruler that uses his power aright, will find that to be his best security. 13. Put those in power who know how to speak to the purpose. 14,15. Those are fools, who, to obtain the favour of an earthly prince, throw themselves out of God's favour. 16. There is joy and satisfaction of spirit, only in getting wisdom. 17. A sincerely religious man keeps at a distance from every appearance of evil. Happy is the man that walks in Christ, and is led by the Spirit of Christ. 18. When men defy God's judgments, and think themselves far from them, it is a sign they are at the door. Let us not fear the pride of others, but fear pride in ourselves. 19. Humility, though it exposes to contempt in the world, is much better than high-spiritedness, which makes God an enemy. He that understands God's word shall find good. 21. The man whose wisdom dwells in his heart, will be found more truly prudent than many who possess shining talents. 22. As waters to a thirsty land, so is a wise man to his friends and neighbours. 23. The wise man's self-knowledge, always suggests something proper to be spoken to others. 24. The word of God cures the diseases that weaken our souls. 25. This is caution to all, to take heed of deceiving themselves as to their souls. 26. We must labour for the meat which endureth to everlasting life, or we must perish.

CONC:

Behaviour Brings Chastisement Correction Discipline Folly Foolish Fools Fountain Instruction Possessors Punishment Understanding Wellspring Well-spring Wisdom

Behaviour Chastisement Correction Discipline Folly Foolish Fools Fountain Instruction Life Possessors Punishment Understanding Wellspring Well-Spring Wisdom

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