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)
🌐 Proverbs 16:22 in 8 Translations
King James Version (KJV)English
Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly.
American Standard Version (ASV)English
Understanding is a well-spring of life unto him that hath it; But the correction of fools istheirfolly.
Open English Bible (OEB)English
Elberfelder Bibel (ELB)Deutsch
Einsicht ist für ihre Besitzer ein Born des Lebens, aber die Züchtigung der Narren ist die Narrheit.
Reina-Valera (RV)Español
Manantial de vida es el entendimiento al que lo posee: mas la erudición de los necios es necedad.
Bíblia Livre (BL)Português
Manancial de vida é o entendimento, para queles que o possuem; mas a instrução dos tolos é loucura.
Nova Versão (NVA)Português
O entendimento é uma fonte de vida para aqueles que o têm, mas a correção dos tolos é a sua própria tolice.
📖 Proverbs 16:22 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.
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