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Proverbs 16:22
A fountain of life is understanding to its possessors, The instruction of fools is folly.
Proverbs 16:22 · Young's Literal Translation
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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 humility of spirit with the poor, Than to apportion spoil with the proud.
20 The wise in any matter findeth good, And whoso is trusting in Jehovah, O his happiness.
21 To the wise in heart is called, `Intelligent,' And sweetness of lips increaseth learning.
22 A fountain of life is understanding to its possessors, The instruction of fools is folly.
23 The heart of the wise causeth his mouth to act wisely, And by his lips he increaseth learning,
24 Sayings of pleasantness are a honeycomb, Sweet to the soul, and healing to the bone.
25 There is a way right before a man, And its latter end--ways of death.
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