Proverbs 16:22
Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly.
Context
This verse from Proverbs Chapter 16 connects to 10 cross-references. Proverbs emphasizing God's sovereignty: the heart plans its way but the Lord establishes the steps. All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes but the Lord weighs the spirit. A king's heart is a stream of …
Other Translations
Understanding is a well-spring of life unto him that hath it; But the correction of fools istheirfolly.
A fountain of life <FI>is<Fi> understanding to its possessors, The instruction of fools is folly.
Wisdom is a fountain of life to him who has it; but the punishment of the foolish is their foolish behaviour.
Cross References
Thou blind Pharisee, cleanse first that which is within the cup and platter, that the outside of them may be …
Woe unto you, ye blind guides, which say, Whosoever shall swear by the temple, it is nothing; but whosoever shall …
Let them alone: they be blind leaders of the blind. And if the blind lead the blind, both shall fall …
The disciple is not above his master: but every one that is perfect shall be as his master.
And he spake a parable unto them, Can the blind lead the blind? shall they not both fall into the …
The words of a man’s mouth are as deep waters, and the wellspring of wisdom as a flowing brook.
The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.
The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.