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Proverbs 16:22 Cross-References
Explore 12 cross-references for Proverbs 16:22 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 16 verse 22 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly.”
Proverbs 16:22 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 16:22
Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly. Meqor chayyim sekhel be'alaiv (מְקוֹר חַיִּים שֵׂכֶל בְּעָלָיו, a fountain of life is understanding to its possessor). Understanding provides perpetual refreshment and vitality. Umusar evilim ivvelet (וּמוּסַר אֱוִילִים אִוֶּלֶת, but the discipline of fools is folly). Fools' instruction is inherently foolish—they can't give what they don't have. Believers have access to infinite wisdom in Christ (Colossians 2:3) and should drink from this wellspring rather than foolish instruction that only prod...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 16:22
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“to turn from the snares of death.”
“and are life.”
“both will fall into a pit.,Let them alone: they be blind leaders of the blind. And if the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into the ditch.,,,,,,,,”
“but violence covers the mouth of the wicked.”
“The words of a man's mouth are as deep waters”
“but the mouth of the wicked gushes out evil.”
“Lord, to whom would we go? You have the words of eternal life.,Then Simon Peter answered him, Lord, to whom shall we go? thou hast the words of eternal life.,,,,,,,,”
“but the mouth of fools gush out folly.”
“turning people from the snares of death.”