Parallel Verses
Lexham Expanded Bible
A fountain of life is wisdom for its owner, but the instruction of fools is folly.
New American Standard Bible
But the discipline of fools is folly.
King James Version
Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly.
Holman Bible
but the discipline of fools is folly.
International Standard Version
Anyone who has understanding is a fountain of life, but foolishness brings punishment to fools.
A Conservative Version
Understanding is a well-spring of life to him who has it, but the correction of fools is folly.
American Standard Version
Understanding is a well-spring of life unto him that hath it; But the correction of fools is their folly.
Amplified
Understanding (spiritual insight) is a [refreshing and boundless] wellspring of life to those who have it,
But to give instruction and correction to fools is foolishness.
Bible in Basic English
Wisdom is a fountain of life to him who has it; but the punishment of the foolish is their foolish behaviour.
Darby Translation
Wisdom is a fountain of life for him that hath it; but the instruction of fools is folly.
Julia Smith Translation
The understanding of him possessing it is a fountain of life: and the instruction of the foolish is folly.
King James 2000
Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that has it: but the instruction of fools is folly.
Modern King James verseion
Understanding is a fountain of life to him who has it, but the instruction of fools is folly.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Understanding is a well of life unto him that hath it; as for the chastening of fools, it is but foolishness.
NET Bible
Insight is like a life-giving fountain to the one who possesses it, but folly leads to the discipline of fools.
New Heart English Bible
Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, but the punishment of fools is their folly.
The Emphasized Bible
A well-spring of life, is discretion to its owner, but, the correction of the foolish, is folly.
Webster
Understanding is a well-spring of life to him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly.
World English Bible
Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, but the punishment of fools is their folly.
Youngs Literal Translation
A fountain of life is understanding to its possessors, The instruction of fools is folly.
Themes
Fountains and springs » Illustrative » Of spiritual wisdom
Instruction » The instruction of fools
Living waters » What is a fountain of life
Understanding » Those that understand
Understanding » What understanding is
Topics
Interlinear
Sekel
Ba`al
Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 16:22
Verse Info
Context Readings
Proverbs Of Solomon
21 The wise of heart is called perceptive, but he who is pleasant of lips will increase persuasiveness. 22 A fountain of life is wisdom for its owner, but the instruction of fools is folly. 23 The heart of the wise will make his mouth judicious, and upon his lips, it will add persuasiveness.
Cross References
Proverbs 10:11
A fountain of life [is] a mouth of righteousness, and a mouth of wickedness conceals violence.
Proverbs 13:14
The teaching of the wise [is] a fountain of life, [in order] to avoid the snares of death.
Luke 6:39-40
And he also told them a parable: "Surely a blind person cannot lead the blind, [can he]? Will they not both fall into a pit?
John 5:24
Truly, truly I say to you that the one who hears my word and who believes the one who sent me has eternal life, and does not come into judgment, but has passed from death into life.
Proverbs 14:27
The fear of Yahweh [is] a fountain of life, [in order] to turn from the snares of death.
Proverbs 15:2
The tongue of the wise will dispense knowledge, but the mouth of fools will pour out folly.
Proverbs 15:28
A heart of righteousness will ponder the answer, but a mouth of wickedness will pour out deceit.
Proverbs 18:4
Deep waters [are] words of the mouth of a man; a gushing stream [is] a fountain of wisdom.
Matthew 15:14
Let them! They are blind guides of the blind. And if the blind guide the blind, both will fall into a pit."
Matthew 23:16-26
"Woe to you, blind guides, who say, 'Whoever swears by the temple, it is nothing! But whoever swears by the gold of the temple is bound [by his oath].'
John 6:63
The Spirit is the one who gives life; the flesh profits nothing. The words that I have spoken to you are spirit and are life.
John 6:68
Simon Peter answered him, "Lord, to whom would we go? You have the words of eternal life.