Proverbs 16:22
What does Proverbs 16:22 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 16:22 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
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.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Wisdom is a fountain of life to him who has it; but the punishment of the foolish is their foolish behaviour.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862A fountain of life <FI>is<Fi> understanding to its possessors, The instruction of fools is folly.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Knowledge is a fountain of life to him that possesseth it: the instruction of fools is foolishness.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Wisdom is a fountain of life for him that hath it; but the instruction of fools is folly.
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.
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