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Proverbs 16:22
Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly.
Proverbs 16:22 · King James Version
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Proverbs 16:22 in other translations
Understanding is a fountain of life to its possessor, but the discipline of fools is folly.
Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, but the punishment of fools is their folly.
Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, but the punishment of fools is their folly.
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In context
19 Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.
20 He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.
21 The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
22 Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly.
23 The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.
24 Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
25 There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.
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