Proverbs 16:22
Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: 1 But the instruction of fools is folly. 1
KJV Cambridge Paragraph
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 shall be called prudent: 1 And the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning. 1
23The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, 1 And addeth learning to his lips. 1
Cross References
Proverbs 10:11The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: 1 But violence covereth the mouth of the wicked. 1
Proverbs 14:27The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, 1 To depart from the snares of death. 1
Proverbs 15:28The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: 1 But the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things. 1
Proverbs 18:7A fool’s mouth is his destruction, 1 And his lips are the snare of his soul. 1
Matthew 23:16Woe unto you, ye blind guides, which 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, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto 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 →