22 Prudence is a fountain of life to the prudent,

but folly brings punishment to fools.

22 Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it:

But the instruction of fools is folly.

22 Discretion is a life-giving fountain to those who possess it,

but discipline is wasted on fools.

22 Understanding is a wellspring of life to him who has it.

But the correction of fools is folly.

22 Understanding is like a fountain which gives life to those who use it,

but foolishness brings punishment to fools.

22 Understanding is a well-spring of life unto him that hath it;

But the correction of fools is their folly.

22 Wisdom is a fountain of life for him that hath it; but the instruction of fools is folly.

22 Understanding is a fountain of life to the one who has it, 

but stubborn fools punish themselves with their stupidity. 

22 Insight is a fountain of life for its possessor,

but the discipline of fools is folly.

22 Wisdom is a fountain of life to one who has it,

but folly is the punishment of fools.

22 A fountain of life is wisdom for its owner,

but the instruction of fools is folly.

22 Understanding is like a fountain of life to those who have it.

But foolish people are punished for the foolish things they do.

22 Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it,

But the discipline of fools is folly.