Proverbs 16:22
Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that has it: but the instruction of fools is folly.
Updated King James Version
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 increases learning.
23The heart of the wise teaches his mouth, and adds learning to his lips.
Cross References
Proverbs 10:11The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but violence covers 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 studies to answer: but the mouth of the wicked pours 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, all of you 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 hears my word, (o. logos) and believes on him that sent me, has everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto 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 →