Proverbs 16:22
▸ Hear this chapter, lit word by wordUnderstanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly.
— Proverbs 16:22, King James Version
In other translations
World English Bible (WEB)
Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, But the punishment of fools is their folly.
American Standard Version (ASV)
Understanding is a well-spring of life unto him that hath it; But the correction of fools istheirfolly.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
A fountain of life <FI>is<Fi> understanding to its possessors, The instruction of fools is folly.