Proverbs 16:22
Understanding is a fountain of life to its possessor, but the discipline of fools is folly.
Berean Standard Bible
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 are called discerning, and pleasant speech promotes instruction.
23The heart of the wise man instructs his mouth and adds persuasiveness to his lips.
Cross References
Proverbs 10:11The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
Proverbs 14:27The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning a man from the snares of death.
Proverbs 15:28The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked blurts out evil.
Proverbs 18:7A fool’s mouth is his ruin, and his lips are a snare to his soul.
Matthew 23:16Woe to you, blind guides! You say, ‘If anyone swears by the temple, it means nothing; but if anyone swears by the gold of the temple, he is bound by his oath.’
John 5:24Truly, truly, I tell you, whoever hears My word and believes Him who sent Me has eternal life and will not come under judgment. Indeed, he has crossed over 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 →