Proverbs
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 16:22
“Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly.”
King James Version (KJV)
"Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly." Proverbs 16:22 KJV
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Translation Details for Proverbs 16:22
Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly.
Other Translations for Proverbs 16:22
Bible Commentary for Proverbs 16:22
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 16:22
16:22 The instruction - Their most grave and serious counsels are foolish.
Understanding is a well-spring of life vnto him that hath it: but the instruction of fooles is folly.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, But the discipline of fools is folly.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Understanding is a well-spring of life unto him that hath it; But the correction of fools is `their' folly.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Wisdom is a fountain of life to him who has it; but the punishment of the foolish is their foolish behaviour.
- Basic English Bible
Understanding is a fountain of life to its possessor, but the discipline of fools is folly.
- Berean Standard Bible Bible
Wisdom is a fountain of life for him that hath it; but the instruction of fools is folly.
- Darby Bible
Knowledge is a fountain of life to him that possesseth it: the instruction of fools is foolishness.
- Douay-Rheims Bible
Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the correction of fools is their folly.
- English Revised Version
Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, but the punishment of fools is their folly.
- World English Bible