Proverbs 16:22
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22Understanding is a fountain of life to the one who has it,
but stubborn fools punish themselves with their stupidity.
Copyright 1995 God’s Word to the Nations Bible Society
In other versions
ESVEnglish Standard Version
Good sense is a fountain of life to him who has it,
but the instruction of fools is folly.
Copyright 2001 Crossway Bibles
NIVNew International Version (2011)
Prudence is a fountain of life to the prudent,
but folly brings punishment to fools.
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CSBChristian Standard Bible
Insight is a fountain of life for its possessor,
but the discipline of fools is folly.
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NLTNew Living Translation
Discretion is a life-giving fountain to those who possess it,
but discipline is wasted on fools.
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LEBThe Lexham English Bible
A fountain of life is wisdom for its owner,
but the instruction of fools is folly.
Copyright 2012 Lexham Press
KJV 1900King James Version
Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it:
But the instruction of fools is folly.
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