Proverbs 16:22
A well-spring of life, is discretion to its owner, but, the correction of the foolish, is folly.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
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 lips, increaseth persuasiveness.
Cross References
Proverbs 10:11A well-spring of life, is the mouth of the righteous, but, the mouth of the lawless, covereth wrong.
Proverbs 14:27The reverence of Yahweh, is a well-spring of life, that a man may avoid the snares of death.
Proverbs 15:28The heart of the righteous, studieth to answer, but, the mouth of the lawless, belcheth out mischiefs.
Proverbs 18:7The mouth of a dullard, is his ruin, and, his lips, are a snare to his soul.
Matthew 23:16Alas for you, blind guides! that say—Whosoever shall swear by the Temple, it is, nothing, but, whosoever shall swear by the gold of the Temple, is bound:
John 5:24Verily, verily, I say unto you: He that heareth, my word, and believeth in him that sent me, hath life age-abiding, and, into judgment, cometh not, but hath passed over, 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 →