Proverbs 16:22
Understanding is a fountain of life unto him that hath it; but folly is the chastisement of fools.
JPS TaNaKH 1917
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 a man of discernment; and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
23The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.
Cross References
Proverbs 10:11The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life; but the mouth of the wicked concealeth violence.
Proverbs 14:27The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
Proverbs 15:28The heart of the righteous studieth to answer; but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
Proverbs 18:7A fool's mouth is his ruin, and his lips are the snare of 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 →