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 Good sense is a fountain of life to him who has it, but the instruction of fools is folly.
22 True intelligence is a spring of fresh water, while fools sweat it out the hard way.
22 Understanding is a wellspring of life to him who has it. But the correction of fools is folly.
22 Discretion is a life-giving fountain to those who possess it, but discipline is wasted on fools.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 16:22
Commentary on Proverbs 16:22
(Read Proverbs 16:22)
As waters to a thirsty land, so is a wise man to his friends and neighbours.