Proverbs 16:22

Proverbs 16:22 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

22Prudence is a fountain of life to the prudent,

but folly brings punishment to fools.

22Understanding is a fountain of life to those who have it,

But the discipline of fools is foolishness.

22Understanding (spiritual insight) is a [refreshing and boundless] wellspring of life to those who have it,

But to give instruction and correction to fools is foolishness.

22Understanding is a fountain of life to its possessor,

but the discipline of fools is folly.

22Understanding is a well-spring of life unto him that hath it;

But the correction of fools is their folly.

22Vnderstading is welspring of life vnto them that haue it: and the instruction of fooles is folly.

22Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it,

but the punishment of fools is their folly.

22Understanding is like a fountain of life to those who have it.

But foolish people are punished for the foolish things they do.

22Wisdom is like a spring of fresh water which gives life to those who have it.

But the silly things that fools do brings them punishment.

22Understanding [is] a fountain of life to its possessors, || The instruction of fools is folly.