Proverbs 16:22
Vnderstading is welspring of life vnto them that haue it: and the instruction of fooles is folly.
Geneva Bible 1599
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 the wise guideth his mouth wisely, and addeth doctrine to his lippes.
Cross References
Proverbs 10:11The mouth of a righteous man is a welspring of life: but iniquitie couereth the mouth of the wicked.
Proverbs 14:27The feare of the Lord is as a welspring of life, to auoyde the snares of death.
Proverbs 15:28The heart of the righteous studieth to answere: but the wicked mans mouth babbleth euil thinges.
Proverbs 18:7A fooles mouth is his owne destruction, and his lips are a snare for his soule.
Matthew 23:16Wo be vnto you blinde guides, which say, Whosoeuer sweareth by the Temple, it is nothing: but whosoeuer sweareth by the golde of the Temple, he offendeth.
John 5:24Verely, verely I say vnto you, he that heareth my worde, and beleeueth him that sent me, hath euerlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation, but hath passed from death vnto 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 →