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Proverbs 16:22 KJV
Proverbs · chapter 16 · verse 22
Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly.Proverbs 16:22 · King James Version
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.
Commentary
Key words (Strong's)
- UnderstandingsekelintelligenceH7922 →
- instructionmûwçârproperly, chastisementH4148 →
- wellspringmâqôwrproperly, something dugH4726 →
- foolsʼĕvîylsillyH191 →
- lifechayaliveH2416 →
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Note, 1. There is always some good to be gotten by a wise and good man: His understanding is a well-spring of life to him, which always flows and can never be drawn dry;
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary