Proverbs 16:22
Understanding [is] a fountain of life to its possessors, || The instruction of fools is folly.
Literal Standard Version
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
21For the wise in heart is called intelligent, || And sweetness of lips increases learning.
23The heart of the wise causes his mouth to act wisely, || And he increases learning by his lips,
Cross References
Proverbs 10:11A fountain of life [is] the mouth of the righteous, || And the mouth of the wicked covers violence.
Proverbs 14:27The fear of YHWH [is] a fountain of life, || To turn aside from snares of death.
Proverbs 15:28The heart of the righteous meditates to answer, || And the mouth of the wicked utters evil things.
Proverbs 18:7The mouth of a fool [is] ruin to him, || And his lips [are] the snare of his soul.
Matthew 23:16Woe to you, blind guides, who are saying, Whoever may swear by the temple, it is nothing, but whoever may swear by the gold of the temple—is debtor!
John 5:24Truly, truly, I say to you, he who is hearing My word, and is believing Him who sent Me, has continuous life, and he does not come into judgment, but has passed out of death into 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 →