Proverbs 16:22
Proverbs chapter 16 · verse 22 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Understanding is a well-spring of life unto him that hath it; But the correction of fools istheirfolly.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Understanding is a well-spring of life unto him that hath it; But the correction of fools istheirfolly.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- John 6:63
It is the spirit that giveth life; the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I have spoken unto you are spirit, and are life.
- Proverbs 14:27
The fear of Jehovah is a fountain of life, That one may depart from the snares of death.
- Proverbs 13:14
The law of the wise is a fountain of life, That one may depart from the snares of death.
- Proverbs 18:4
The words of a man’s mouth areasdeep waters; The wellspring of wisdom is as a flowing brook.
- Proverbs 15:2
The tongue of the wise uttereth knowledge aright; But the mouth of fools poureth out folly.
- Matthew 15:14
Let them alone: they are blind guides. And if the blind guide the blind, both shall fall into a pit.