Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
Anyone who has understanding is a fountain of life, but foolishness brings punishment to fools.
New American Standard Bible
But the discipline of fools is folly.
King James Version
Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly.
Holman Bible
but the discipline of fools is folly.
A Conservative Version
Understanding is a well-spring of life to him who has it, but the correction of fools is folly.
American Standard Version
Understanding is a well-spring of life unto him that hath it; But the correction of fools is their folly.
Amplified
Understanding (spiritual insight) is a [refreshing and boundless] wellspring of life to those who have it,
But to give instruction and correction to fools is foolishness.
Bible in Basic English
Wisdom is a fountain of life to him who has it; but the punishment of the foolish is their foolish behaviour.
Darby Translation
Wisdom is a fountain of life for him that hath it; but the instruction of fools is folly.
Julia Smith Translation
The understanding of him possessing it is a fountain of life: and the instruction of the foolish is folly.
King James 2000
Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that has it: but the instruction of fools is folly.
Lexham Expanded Bible
A fountain of life is wisdom for its owner, but the instruction of fools is folly.
Modern King James verseion
Understanding is a fountain of life to him who has it, but the instruction of fools is folly.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Understanding is a well of life unto him that hath it; as for the chastening of fools, it is but foolishness.
NET Bible
Insight is like a life-giving fountain to the one who possesses it, but folly leads to the discipline of fools.
New Heart English Bible
Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, but the punishment of fools is their folly.
The Emphasized Bible
A well-spring of life, is discretion to its owner, but, the correction of the foolish, is folly.
Webster
Understanding is a well-spring of life to him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly.
World English Bible
Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, but the punishment of fools is their folly.
Youngs Literal Translation
A fountain of life is understanding to its possessors, The instruction of fools is folly.
Themes
Fountains and springs » Illustrative » Of spiritual wisdom
Instruction » The instruction of fools
Living waters » What is a fountain of life
Understanding » Those that understand
Understanding » What understanding is
Topics
Interlinear
Sekel
Ba`al
Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 16:22
Verse Info
Context Readings
Proverbs Of Solomon
21 The wise-hearted person is told to be discerning, and that pleasant speech promotes instruction. 22 Anyone who has understanding is a fountain of life, but foolishness brings punishment to fools. 23 A wise person's thoughts control his words, and his speech promotes instruction.
Cross References
Proverbs 10:11
What the righteous say is a flowing fountain, but what the wicked say conceals violence.
Proverbs 13:14
What the wise have to teach is a fountain of life and causes someone to avoid the snares of death.
Luke 6:39-40
He also told them a parable: "One blind person can't lead another blind person, can he? Both will fall into a ditch, won't they?
John 5:24
"Truly, I tell all of you emphatically, whoever hears what I say and believes in the one who sent me has eternal life and will not be judged, but has passed from death to life.
Proverbs 14:27
The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, enabling anyone to escape the snares of death.
Proverbs 15:2
The wise speak, presenting knowledge appropriately, but fools spout foolishness.
Proverbs 15:28
The mind of the righteous thinks before speaking, but the wicked person spews out evil.
Proverbs 18:4
The words a man says are as deep waters a fountain of wisdom is an overflowing stream.
Matthew 15:14
Leave them alone. They are blind guides of the blind. If one blind person leads another blind person, both will fall into a ditch."
Matthew 23:16-26
"How terrible it will be for you, blind guides! You say, "Whoever swears an oath by the sanctuary is excused, but whoever swears an oath by the gold of the sanctuary must keep his oath.'
John 6:63
It's the Spirit who gives life; the flesh accomplishes nothing. The words that I've spoken to you are spirit and life.
John 6:68
Simon Peter answered him, "Lord, to whom would we go? You have the words of eternal life.