Proverbs 16:22
Understanding is a fountain of life to its possessors; but the instruction of fools is evil.
Brenton Septuagint
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
21Men call the wise and understanding evil: but they that are pleasing in speech shall hear more.
Cross References
Proverbs 10:11There is a fountain of life in the hand of a righteous man; but destruction shall cover the mouth of the ungodly.
Proverbs 14:27The commandment of the Lord is a fountain of life; and it causes men to turn aside from the snare of death.
Proverbs 15:28a The ways of righteous men are acceptable with the Lord; and through them even enemies become friends.
Proverbs 18:7A fool's mouth is ruin to him, and his lips are a snare to his soul.
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 →