Proverbs 16:22
Intelligence is a source of life unto its possessor; but the correction of fools is folly.
Leeser Tanakh
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 maketh his mouth intelligent, and upon his lips he increaseth information.
Cross References
Proverbs 10:11A source of life is the mouth of the righteous; but the mouth of the wicked covereth violence.
Proverbs 14:27The fear of the Lord is the source of life, [teaching] to avoid the snares of death.
Proverbs 15:28The heart of the righteous reflecteth to answer; but the mouth of the wicked sputtereth out evil things.
Proverbs 18:7The mouth of the fool is a destruction to himself, 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 →