Proverbs 16:22
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22A fountain of life is understanding to its possessors, The instruction of fools is folly.
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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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