Proverbs 16:22 - Compare All Versions
Proverbs 16:22 MSG (The Message)
True intelligence is a spring of fresh water, while fools sweat it out the hard way.
Proverbs 16:22 KJV (King James Version)
Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: But the instruction of fools is folly.
Proverbs 16:22 NASB1995 (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)
Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, But the discipline of fools is folly.
Proverbs 16:22 NCV (New Century Version)
Understanding is like a fountain which gives life to those who use it, but foolishness brings punishment to fools.
Proverbs 16:22 ASV (American Standard Version)
Understanding is a well-spring of life unto him that hath it; But the correction of fools is their folly.
Proverbs 16:22 NIV (New International Version)
Prudence is a fountain of life to the prudent, but folly brings punishment to fools.
Proverbs 16:22 NKJV (New King James Version)
Understanding is a wellspring of life to him who has it. But the correction of fools is folly.
Proverbs 16:22 AMP (Amplified Bible)
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 NLT (New Living Translation)
Discretion is a life-giving fountain to those who possess it, but discipline is wasted on fools.
Proverbs 16:22 TPT (The Passion Translation)
Wisdom is a deep well of understanding opened up within you as a fountain of life for others, but it’s senseless to try to instruct a fool.
Proverbs 16:22 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)
Good sense is a fountain of life to him who has it, but the instruction of fools is folly.