Proverbs 16:22
Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the correction of fools is their folly.
Revised Version 1895
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: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
23The heart of the wise instructeth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.
Cross References
Proverbs 10:11The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.
Proverbs 14:27The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
Proverbs 15:28The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
Proverbs 18:7A fool’s mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul.
Matthew 23:16Woe unto you, ye blind guides, which say, Whosoever shall swear by the temple, it is nothing; but whosoever shall swear by the gold of the temple, he is a debtor.
John 5:24Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth him that sent me, hath eternal life, and cometh not into judgment, but hath 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 →