Matthew Henry · Verse 22
As waters to a thirsty land, so is a wise man to his friends and neighbours.
Proverbs 16:22
Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, but the punishment of fools is their folly.
World English Bible
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WEBBE
Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, but the punishment of fools is their folly.
BSB
Understanding is a fountain of life to its possessor, but the discipline of fools is folly.
KJV
Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly.
ASV
Understanding is a well-spring of life unto him that hath it; But the correction of fools is [their] folly.
BBE
Wisdom is a fountain of life to him who has it; but the punishment of the foolish is their foolish behaviour.
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