Proverbs 16:22
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16:22Insight75 is like76 a life-giving fountain77 to the one who possesses it,
but folly leads to the discipline of fools.78
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- 75 The Hebrew noun שֵׂכֵל (sekhel, “prudence; insight”; cf. , , “understanding”; , “good sense”) is related to the verb that means “to have insight; to give attention to; to act circumspectly [or, prudently],” as well as “to prosper; to have success.” These words all describe the kind of wise action that will be successful.
- 76 The comparative “like” does not appear in the Hebrew text, but is implied by the metaphor; it is supplied for the sake of clarity.
- 77 Heb “fountain of life.” The point of the metaphor is that like a fountain this wisdom will be a constant provision for living in this world.
- 78 Heb “the discipline of fools [is] folly.” The “discipline” (מוּסָר, musar) in this proverb is essentially a requital for sin (hence “punishment,” so , , ); discipline which is intended to correct is normally rejected and despised by fools. So the line is saying that there is very little that can be done for or with the fool (cf. “discipline is wasted on fools”).
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ESVEnglish Standard Version
Good sense is a fountain of life to him who has it,
but the instruction of fools is folly.
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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.
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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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