Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Prudence is a fountain of life to the prudent, but folly brings punishment to fools. New Living Translation Discretion is a life-giving fountain to those who possess it, but discipline is wasted on fools. English Standard Version Good sense is a fountain of life to him who has it, but the instruction of fools is folly. Berean Standard Bible Understanding is a fountain of life to its possessor, but the discipline of fools is folly. King James Bible Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly. New King James Version Understanding is a wellspring of life to him who has it. But the correction of fools is folly. New American Standard Bible Understanding is a fountain of life to those who have it, But the discipline of fools is foolishness. NASB 1995 Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, But the discipline of fools is folly. NASB 1977 Understanding is a fountain of life to him who has it, But the discipline of fools is folly. Legacy Standard Bible Insight is a fountain of life to one who has it, But the discipline of ignorant fools is folly. Amplified Bible 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. Christian Standard Bible Insight is a fountain of life for its possessor, but the discipline of fools is folly. Holman Christian Standard Bible Insight is a fountain of life for its possessor, but the discipline 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. Aramaic Bible in Plain English Understanding is a fountain of life to those that know it and the instruction of fools is madness. Brenton Septuagint Translation Understanding is a fountain of life to its possessors; but the instruction of fools is evil. Contemporary English Version Good sense is a fountain that gives life, but fools are punished by their foolishness. Douay-Rheims Bible Knowledge is a fountain of life to him that possesseth it: the instruction of fools is foolishness. English Revised Version Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the correction of fools is their folly. GOD'S WORD® Translation Understanding is a fountain of life to the one who has it, but stubborn fools punish themselves with their stupidity. Good News Translation Wisdom is a fountain of life to the wise, but trying to educate stupid people is a waste of time. International Standard Version Anyone who has understanding is a fountain of life, but foolishness brings punishment to fools. JPS Tanakh 1917 Understanding is a fountain of life unto him that hath it; But folly is the chastisement of fools. Literal Standard Version Understanding [is] a fountain of life to its possessors, | The instruction of fools is folly. Majority Standard Bible Understanding is a fountain of life to its possessor, but the discipline of fools is folly. New American Bible Good sense is a fountain of life to those who have it, but folly is the training of fools. NET Bible Insight is like a life-giving fountain to the one who possesses it, but folly leads to the discipline of fools. New Revised Standard Version Wisdom is a fountain of life to one who has it, but folly is the punishment 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. Webster's Bible Translation 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. Young's Literal Translation A fountain of life is understanding to its possessors, The instruction of fools is folly. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Reply of the Tongue is from the LORD…21The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant speech promotes instruction. 22Understanding is a fountain of life to its possessor, but the discipline of fools is folly. 23The heart of the wise man instructs his mouth and adds persuasiveness to his lips.… Cross References Proverbs 3:22 They will be life to your soul and adornment to your neck. Proverbs 16:21 The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant speech promotes instruction. Proverbs 16:23 The heart of the wise man instructs his mouth and adds persuasiveness to his lips. Treasury of Scripture Understanding is a wellspring of life to him that has it: but the instruction of fools is folly. a wellspring Proverbs 10:11 The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked. Proverbs 13:14 The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death. Proverbs 14:27 The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death. the instructions Proverbs 15:2,28 The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness… Matthew 15:14 Let them alone: they be blind leaders of the blind. And if the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into the ditch. Matthew 23:16-26 Woe 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! … Jump to Previous Behaviour Chastisement Correction Discipline Folly Foolish Fools Fountain Instruction Life Possessors Punishment Understanding Wellspring Well-Spring WisdomJump to Next Behaviour Chastisement Correction Discipline Folly Foolish Fools Fountain Instruction Life Possessors Punishment Understanding Wellspring Well-Spring WisdomProverbs 16 1. The Plans of the heart(22) The instruction of fools is folly.- While understanding is "a fountain of life" (Proverbs 10:11) giving health and refreshment and vigour both to the possessor and his friends, the discipline given by fools is worse than useless, being folly itself. Or it may mean, "the discipline which fools have to endure is folly." If they will not be taught by wisdom, their own folly will serve as a rod to correct them.Verse 22. - Understanding is a well spring of life unto him that hath it (Proverbs 10:11; Proverbs 13:14). The possessor of understanding has in himself a source of comfort and a vivifying power, which is as refreshing as a cool spring to a thirsty traveller. In all troubles and difficulties he can fall back upon his own good sense and prudence, and satisfy himself therewith. This is not conceit, but the result of a well grounded experience. But the instruction of fools is folly; i.e. the instruction which fools give is folly and sin; such is the only teaching which they can offer. So the Vulgate, doctrina stultorum fatuitas; and many modern commentators. But musar is better taken in the sense of "discipline" or "chastisement" (as in Proverbs 1:7; Proverbs 7:22; Proverbs 15:5), which the bad man suffers. His own folly is the scourge which punishes him; refusing the teaching of wisdom, he makes misery for himself, deprives himself of the happiness which virtue gives, and pierces himself through with many sorrows. Septuagint, "The instruction of tools is evil." Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Understandingשֵׂ֣כֶל (śê·ḵel) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 7922: Intelligence, success is a fountain מְק֣וֹר (mə·qō·wr) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4726: Something dug, a, source, of happiness, wisdom, progeny) of life חַ֭יִּים (ḥay·yîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 2416: Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life to its possessor, בְּעָלָ֑יו (bə·‘ā·lāw) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1167: A master, a husband, owner but the discipline וּמוּסַ֖ר (ū·mū·sar) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4148: Chastisement, reproof, warning, instruction, restraint of fools אֱוִלִ֣ים (’ĕ·wi·lîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 191: Foolish is folly. אִוֶּֽלֶת׃ (’iw·we·leṯ) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 200: Silliness Links Proverbs 16:22 NIVProverbs 16:22 NLT Proverbs 16:22 ESV Proverbs 16:22 NASB Proverbs 16:22 KJV Proverbs 16:22 BibleApps.com Proverbs 16:22 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 16:22 Chinese Bible Proverbs 16:22 French Bible Proverbs 16:22 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 16:22 Understanding is a fountain of life (Prov. 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