Verse Comparison: Proverbs 16:22
American Standard Version
Understanding is a well-spring of life unto him that hath it; But the correction of fools is `their' folly.
Amplified® Bible
Understanding is a wellspring of life to those who have it, but to give instruction to fools is folly.
Contemporary English Version
Good sense is a fountain that gives life, but fools are punished by their foolishness.
Darby English Version
Wisdom is a fountain of life for him that hath it; but the instruction of fools is folly.
Good News Bible
Wisdom is a fountain of life to the wise, but trying to educate stupid people is a waste of time.
King James Version
Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly.
New American Standard Bible
Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, But the discipline of fools is folly.
New International Version
Understanding is a fountain of life to those who have it,
but folly brings punishment to fools.
New King James Version
Understanding is a wellspring of life to him who has it.
But the correction of fools is folly.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Understanding resembles a fountain of life to one who has it, But the discipline of fools results in folly.
Revised Standard Version
Wisdom is a fountain of life to him who has it, but folly is the chastisement of fools.
Young's Literal Translation
A fountain of life `is' understanding to its possessors, The instruction of fools is folly.