Proverbs 16:22 · KJV
“Understanding {is} a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools {is} folly.”
— Proverbs 16:22
The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips. {teacheth: Heb. maketh wise}
Proverbs 16 — Context
He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy {is} he. {handleth...: or, understandeth a matter}
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. {teacheth: Heb. maketh wise}
24Pleasant words {are as} an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
Cross References
Proverbs 13:14
The law of the wise {is} a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
John 6:63
It is the spirit that quickeneth; the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I speak unto you, {they} are spirit, and {they} are life.
John 5:24
Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life.
Matthew 15:14
Let them alone: they be blind leaders of the blind. And if the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into the ditch.
Proverbs 18:4
The words of a man's mouth {are as} deep waters, {and} the wellspring of wisdom {as} a flowing brook.
Proverbs 10:11
The mouth of a righteous {man is} a well of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.
Proverbs 14:27
The fear of the LORD {is} a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
Matthew 23:16-26
Woe unto you, {ye} blind guides, which say, Whosoever shall swear by the temple, it is nothing; but whosoever shall swear by the gold of the temple, he is a debtor!