Proverbs 16:22 | |
NASB: Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, But the discipline of fools is folly. (NASB ©1995) GWT: 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. 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. | |
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