Proverbs 16:22
Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, but the punishment of fools is their folly.
World English 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 prudent. Pleasantness of the lips promotes instruction.
23The heart of the wise instructs his mouth, and adds learning to his lips.
Cross References
Proverbs 10:11The mouth of the righteous is a spring of life, but violence covers the mouth of the wicked.
Proverbs 14:27The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning people from the snares of death.
Proverbs 15:28The heart of the righteous weighs answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes out evil.
Proverbs 18:7A fool’s mouth is his destruction, and his lips are a snare to his soul.
Matthew 23:16“Woe to you, you blind guides, who say, ‘Whoever swears by the temple, it is nothing; but whoever swears by the gold of the temple, he is obligated.’
John 5:24“Most certainly I tell you, he who hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life, and doesn’t 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 →