Proverbs 16:22
Seichel is a Makor Chayyim unto him that hath it, 1 but the musar (instruction, discipline) of fools is folly. 1
Orthodox Jewish 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
23The lev chacham guides his peh (mouth), 1 and addeth learning to his sfatayim (lips). 1
Cross References
Proverbs 10:11The peh (mouth) of a tzaddik is a Makor Chayyim, 1 but chamas covereth the peh (mouth) of the resha'im. 1
Proverbs 14:27The Yirat Hashem is a makor chayyim (fountain of life) 1 to turn one away from the snares of mavet. 1
Proverbs 15:28The lev tzaddik studieth how to answer, 1 but the peh (mouth) of the resha'im poureth out evil things. 1
Proverbs 18:7The peh (mouth) of a kesil is his undoing, 1 and his sfatayim (lips) are the mokesh (snare) of his nefesh. 1
Matthew 23:16Oy to you, morei derech ivrim (blind guides), the, ones saying, Whoever swears by the Beis Hamikdash, it is a worthless shevuah (oath): but whoever swears by the gold of the Beis Hamikdash, he is obligated.
John 5:24Omein, omein, I say to you, that the one, hearing my dvar and having emunah in the One who sent me, has Chayyei Olam and does not come into the Mishpat Hashem, but has been transferred out of mavet (death) into Chayyim (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 →