Proverbs 16:22
Knowledge is a fountain of life to him that possesseth it: the instruction of fools is foolishness.
Douay-Rheims 1899
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
23The heart of the wise shall instruct his mouth: and shall add grace to his lips.
Cross References
Proverbs 10:11The mouth of the just is a vein of life: and the mouth of the wicked covereth iniquity.
Proverbs 14:27The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, to decline from the ruin of death.
Proverbs 15:28The mind of the just studieth obedience: the mouth of the wicked over floweth with evils.
Proverbs 18:7The mouth of a fool is his destruction: and his lips are the ruin of his soul.
Matthew 23:16Woe to you blind guides, that say, Whosoever shall swear by the temple, it is nothing; but he that shall swear by the gold of the temple, is a debtor.
John 5:24Amen, amen I say unto you, that he who heareth my word, and believeth him that sent me, hath life everlasting; and cometh not into judgment, but is passed from death to 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 →