Proverbs 16:22
Understanding is a fountain of life to the one who has it, 1 but the instruction of fools is their foolishness. 1
Unlocked Literal 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 heart of a wise person gives insight to his mouth 1 and adds persuasiveness to his lips. 1
Cross References
Proverbs 10:11The mouth of the righteous person is a water spring of life, 1 but the mouth of the wicked covers up violence. 1
Proverbs 14:27The fear of Yahweh is a fountain of life, 1 so that a person may turn away from the snares of death. 1
Proverbs 15:28The heart of the righteous person ponders before it answers, 1 but the mouth of wicked people pours out all its evil. 1
Proverbs 18:7A fool's mouth is his ruin 1 and he ensnares himself with his lips. 1
Matthew 23:16Woe to you, you blind guides, you who say, 'Whoever swears by the temple, it is nothing. But whoever swears by the gold of the temple, he is bound to his oath.'
John 5:24Truly, truly, he who hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life and will not be condemned, but he has passed from death to 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 →