Proverbs 16:22

American Standard Version (1901)

Understanding is a well-spring of life unto him that hath it; But the correction of fools is [their] folly.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 10:11 : 11 The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life; But violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.
  • Prov 13:14 : 14 The law of the wise is a fountain of life, That one may depart from the snares of death.
  • Luke 6:39-40 : 39 And he spake also a parable unto them, Can the blind guide the blind? shall they not both fall into a pit? 40 The disciple is not above his teacher: but every one when he is perfected shall be as his teacher.
  • John 5:24 : 24 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth him that sent me, hath eternal life, and cometh not into judgment, but hath passed out of death into life.
  • John 6:63 : 63 It is the spirit that giveth life; the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I have spoken unto you are spirit, and are life.
  • John 6:68 : 68 Simon Peter answered him, Lord, to whom shall we go? thou hast the words of eternal life.
  • Prov 14:27 : 27 The fear of Jehovah is a fountain of life, That one may depart from the snares of death.
  • Prov 15:2 : 2 The tongue of the wise uttereth knowledge aright; But the mouth of fools poureth out folly.
  • Prov 15:28 : 28 The heart of the righteous studieth to answer; But the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
  • Prov 18:4 : 4 The words of a man's mouth are [as] deep waters; The wellspring of wisdom is [as] a flowing brook.
  • Matt 15:14 : 14 Let them alone: they are blind guides. And if the blind guide the blind, both shall fall into a pit.
  • Matt 23:16-26 : 16 Woe unto you, ye blind guides, that say, Whosoever shall swear by the temple, it is nothing; but whosoever shall swear by the gold of the temple, he is a debtor. 17 Ye fools and blind: for which is greater, the gold, or the temple that hath sanctified the gold? 18 And, Whosoever shall swear by the altar, it is nothing; but whosoever shall swear by the gift that is upon it, he is a debtor. 19 Ye blind: for which is greater, the gift, or the altar that sanctifieth the gift? 20 He therefore that sweareth by the altar, sweareth by it, and by all things thereon. 21 And he that sweareth by the temple, sweareth by it, and by him that dwelleth therein. 22 And he that sweareth by the heaven, sweareth by the throne of God, and by him that sitteth thereon. 23 Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye tithe mint and anise and cummin, and have left undone the weightier matters of the law, justice, and mercy, and faith: but these ye ought to have done, and not to have left the other undone. 24 Ye blind guides, that strain out the gnat, and swallow the camel! 25 Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye cleanse the outside of the cup and of the platter, but within they are full from extortion and excess. 26 Thou blind Pharisee, cleanse first the inside of the cup and of the platter, that the outside thereof may become clean also.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • Prov 15:14
    84%

    14The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge; But the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.

  • Prov 16:23
    84%

    23The heart of the wise instructeth his mouth, And addeth learning to his lips.

  • Prov 14:6-8
    3 verses
    82%

    6A scoffer seeketh wisdom, and [findeth it] not; But knowledge is easy unto him that hath understanding.

    7Go into the presence of a foolish man, And thou shalt not perceive [in him] the lips of knowledge.

    8The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way; But the folly of fools is deceit.

  • Prov 14:33
    82%

    33Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding; But [that which is] in the inward part of fools is made known.

  • Prov 18:2
    80%

    2A fool hath no delight in understanding, But only that his heart may reveal itself.

  • Prov 15:21
    80%

    21Folly is joy to him that is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding maketh straight his going.

  • Prov 13:15-16
    2 verses
    80%

    15Good understanding giveth favor; But the way of the transgressor is hard.

    16Every prudent man worketh with knowledge; But a fool flaunteth [his] folly.

  • Prov 16:21
    80%

    21The wise in heart shall be called prudent; And the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.

  • Prov 17:24
    80%

    24Wisdom is before the face of him that hath understanding; But the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.

  • Prov 1:4-7
    4 verses
    79%

    4To give prudence to the simple, To the young man knowledge and discretion:

    5That the wise man may hear, and increase in learning; And that the man of understanding may attain unto sound counsels:

    6To understand a proverb, and a figure, The words of the wise, and their dark sayings.

    7The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of knowledge; [But] the foolish despise wisdom and instruction.

  • Prov 10:13-14
    2 verses
    79%

    13In the lips of him that hath discernment wisdom is found; But a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.

    14Wise men lay up knowledge; But the mouth of the foolish is a present destruction.

  • Prov 15:2
    79%

    2The tongue of the wise uttereth knowledge aright; But the mouth of fools poureth out folly.

  • Prov 14:24
    79%

    24The crown of the wise is their riches; [But] the folly of fools is [only] folly.

  • Prov 8:5
    78%

    5O ye simple, understand prudence; And, ye fools, be of an understanding heart.

  • Prov 12:23
    77%

    23A prudent man concealeth knowledge; But the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.

  • Prov 17:16
    77%

    16Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, Seeing he hath no understanding?

  • Prov 15:5
    77%

    5A fool despiseth his father's correction; But he that regardeth reproof getteth prudence.

  • Prov 12:15
    77%

    15The way of a fool is right in his own eyes; But he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel.

  • Prov 2:6
    77%

    6For Jehovah giveth wisdom; Out of his mouth [cometh] knowledge and understanding:

  • Prov 1:2
    76%

    2To know wisdom and instruction; To discern the words of understanding;

  • Prov 9:6
    76%

    6Leave off, ye simple ones, and live; And walk in the way of understanding.

  • Prov 10:23
    76%

    23It is as sport to a fool to do wickedness; And [so is] wisdom to a man of understanding.

  • Prov 14:18
    76%

    18The simple inherit folly; But the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

  • Prov 15:32
    76%

    32He that refuseth correction despiseth his own soul; But he that hearkeneth to reproof getteth understanding.

  • Prov 15:7
    76%

    7The lips of the wise disperse knowledge; But the heart of the foolish [doeth] not so.

  • Prov 10:8
    76%

    8The wise in heart will receive commandments; But a prating fool shall fall.

  • Prov 19:8
    76%

    8He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: He that keepeth understanding shall find good.

  • Prov 16:16
    75%

    16How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! Yea, to get understanding is rather to be chosen than silver.

  • Prov 3:13
    75%

    13Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, And the man that getteth understanding.

  • Prov 10:21
    75%

    21The lips of the righteous feed many; But the foolish die for lack of understanding.

  • Prov 10:17
    75%

    17He is in the way of life that heedeth correction; But he that forsaketh reproof erreth.

  • Prov 14:29
    75%

    29He that is slow to anger is of great understanding; But he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.

  • Prov 26:5
    75%

    5Answer a fool according to his folly, Lest he be wise in his own conceit.

  • Prov 9:9-10
    2 verses
    74%

    9Give [instruction] to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: Teach a righteous man, and he will increase in learning.

    10The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom; And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

  • Prov 12:1
    74%

    1Whoso loveth correction loveth knowledge; But he that hateth reproof is brutish.

  • Prov 4:7
    74%

    7Wisdom [is] the principal thing; [Therefore] get wisdom; Yea, with all thy getting get understanding.

  • Prov 18:15
    74%

    15The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; And the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.

  • Prov 2:10
    74%

    10For wisdom shall enter into thy heart, And knowledge shall be pleasant unto thy soul;

  • Prov 29:11
    74%

    11A fool uttereth all his anger; But a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it.

  • Prov 14:3
    74%

    3In the mouth of the foolish is a rod for [his] pride; But the lips of the wise shall preserve them.

  • Prov 2:2
    74%

    2So as to incline thine ear unto wisdom, And apply thy heart to understanding;

  • Prov 20:5
    74%

    5Counsel in the heart of man is [like] deep water; But a man of understanding will draw it out.