Proverbs 16:22
Understanding is a wellspring of life to him that hath it. And the chastisement of fools is their folly.
Noyes 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 shall be called intelligent, And sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
23The heart of the wise man instructeth 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; By it men escape from the snares of death.
Proverbs 15:28The heart of the righteous meditateth on his answer; But the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
Proverbs 18:7A fool's mouth is his destruction, And his lips are a snare for his life.
Matthew 23:16Woe to you, blind guides, that say, Whoever sweareth by the temple, it is nothing; but whoever sweareth by the gold of the temple, is bound.
John 5:24Truly, truly do I say to you, He that heareth my word, and believeth him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and cometh not into condemnation, but hath 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 →