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Proverbs 16:22
A well-spring of life, is discretion to its owner, but, the correction of the foolish, is folly.
Proverbs 16:22 · Rotherham Emphasised Bible
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Proverbs 16:22 in other translations
Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly.
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.
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In context
19 Better is lowliness of spirit, with the patient, than a portion of spoil, with the proud.
20 He that showeth discretion concerning a matter, shall find good, and, he that trusteth in Yahweh, how happy is he!
21 The wise in heart, shall be called intelligent, and, sweetness of lips, increaseth persuasiveness.
22 A well-spring of life, is discretion to its owner, but, the correction of the foolish, is folly.
23 The heart of the wise, giveth discretion to his mouth, and, upon his lips, increaseth persuasiveness.
24 A comb of honey, are pleasant words, sweet to the taste and healing to the bone.
25 There is a way that enticeth a man, but, at the latter end thereof, are the ways of death.
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