Proverbs 16:22
Proverbs 16:22 The Message (MSG)
True intelligence is a spring of fresh water, while fools sweat it out the hard way.
Proverbs 16:22 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 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, But the discipline of fools is folly.
Proverbs 16:22 New Century Version (NCV)
Understanding is like a fountain which gives life to those who use it, but foolishness brings punishment to fools.
Proverbs 16:22 American Standard Version (ASV)
Understanding is a well-spring of life unto him that hath it; But the correction of fools is their folly.
Proverbs 16:22 New International Version (NIV)
Prudence is a fountain of life to the prudent, but folly brings punishment to fools.
Proverbs 16:22 New King James Version (NKJV)
Understanding is a wellspring of life to him who has it. But the correction of fools is folly.
Proverbs 16:22 Amplified Bible (AMP)
Understanding (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.
Proverbs 16:22 New Living Translation (NLT)
Discretion is a life-giving fountain to those who possess it, but discipline is wasted on fools.