Proverbs 16:22
Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly.
In other versions
Understanding is a well-spring of life unto him that hath it; But the correction of fools is `their' folly.
ASV
Wisdom is a fountain of life to him who has it; but the punishment of the foolish is their foolish behaviour.
BBE
Wisdom is a fountain of life for him that hath it; but the instruction of fools is folly.
DBY
Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, But the punishment of fools is their folly.
WEB
A fountain of life `is' understanding to its possessors, The instruction of fools is folly.
YLT
Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that has it: but the instruction of fools is folly.
ENG
Understanding is a well-spring of life to him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly.
WBT
Understanding is a fountain of life to its possessor, but the discipline of fools is folly.
BSB
In context
20He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.
21The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
22Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly.
23The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.
24Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.