Verse (Click for Chapter) Berean Study BibleUnderstanding is a fountain of life to its possessor, but the discipline of fools is folly. King James Bible Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly. American Standard Version Understanding is a well-spring of life unto him that hath it; But the correction of fools is their folly. Darby Bible Translation Wisdom is a fountain of life for him that hath it; but the instruction of fools is folly. Douay-Rheims Bible Knowledge is a fountain of life to him that possesseth it: the instruction of fools is foolishness. English Revised Version Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the correction of fools is their folly. Young's Literal Translation A fountain of life is understanding to its possessors, The instruction of fools is folly. Proverbs 16:22 /proverbs/16-22.htm">Proverbs 16:22 /proverbs/16-22.htm">Proverbs 16:22 |