Proverbs 16:22
Wisdom is a fountain of life for him that hath it; but the instruction of fools is folly.
Darby Translation
In The King James Version
Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly.
In Context
21The wise in heart is called intelligent, and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
23The heart of the wise maketh his mouth intelligent, and upon his lips increaseth learning.
Cross References
Proverbs 10:11The mouth of a righteous [man] is a fountain of life; but the mouth of the wicked covereth violence.
Proverbs 14:27The fear of Jehovah is a fountain of life, to turn away from the snares of death.
Proverbs 15:28The heart of a righteous [man] studieth to answer; but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
Proverbs 18:7A fool's mouth is destruction to him, and his lips are a snare to his soul.
Matthew 23:16Woe to you, blind guides, who say, Whosoever shall swear by the temple, it is nothing; but whosoever shall swear by the gold of the temple, he is a debtor.
John 5:24Verily, verily, I say unto you, that he that hears my word, and believes him that has sent me, has life eternal, and does not come into judgment, but is passed out of death into life.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 16:22
21 The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning. Note, 1. Those that have solid wisdom will have the credit of it; it will gain them reputation, and they shall be called prudent grave men, and a deference will be paid to their judgment. Do that which is wise and good and thou shalt have the praise of the same. 2. Those that with their wisdom have a happy elocution, that deliver their sentiments easily and with a good grace, are communicative of their wisdom and have… Read the whole commentary →