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Proverbs 16:22

Christian Standard Bible

22 Insight is a fountain of life for its possessor, but the discipline of fools is folly.

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American Standard Version

Understanding is a well-spring of life unto him that hath it; But the correction of fools is their folly.

English Standard Version

Good sense is a fountain of life to him who has it, but the instruction of fools is folly.

King James Version

Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly.

New American Standard Bible

Understanding is a fountain of life to those who have it, But the discipline of fools is foolishness.

New International Version

Prudence is a fountain of life to the prudent, but folly brings punishment to fools.

New King James Version

Understanding is a wellspring of life to him who has it. But the correction of fools is folly.

New Living Translation

Discretion is a life-giving fountain to those who possess it, but discipline is wasted on fools.

World English Bible

Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, but the punishment of fools is their folly.