Proverbs 16:22
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Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it, but the instruction of fools is folly.
Understanding is a well-spring of life unto him that hath it; But the correction of fools is their folly.
Understanding (spiritual insight) is a [refreshing and boundless] wellspring of life to those who have it, But to give instruction and correction to fools is foolishness.
Understanding is a wellspring of life to those who have it, but to give instruction to fools is folly.
Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly.
Insight is a fountain of life for its possessor, but the discipline of fools is folly.
One who has insight is a fountain of life, but the instruction of the foolish is folly.
Common sense is a fountain of life to one who has it, whereas fools are punished by their own folly.
Good sense is a fountain that gives life, but fools are punished by their foolishness.
Wisdom is a fountain of life for him that hath it; but the instruction of fools is folly.
Knowledge is a fountain of life to him that possesseth it: the instruction of fools is foolishness.
Good sense is a spring of fresh water to those who have it, but fools can offer only foolishness.
Wisdom is like a spring of fresh water that gives life to those who have it. But the silly things that fools do brings them punishment.
Good sense is a fountain of life for the person who possesses it, but the instruction given by stubborn fools is stupidity.
Good sense is a fountain of life to him who has it, but the instruction of fools is folly.
Good sense is a fountain of life to him who has it, but the instruction of fools is folly.
·Understanding is like a fountain which gives life to those who use it [L One who possesses insight is a fountain of life], but ·foolishness brings punishment to fools [or the instruction of foolish people is folly].
Understanding is a wellspring of life unto them that have it: and the instruction of fools is folly.
Understanding is a fountain of life to the one who has it, but stubborn fools punish themselves with their stupidity.
Wisdom is a fountain of life to the wise, but trying to educate stupid people is a waste of time.
Insight is a fountain of life for its possessor, but the discipline of fools is folly.
Understanding is like a fountain of water which gives life to those who use it. But foolishness will cause foolish people to be punished.
Anyone who has understanding is a fountain of life, but foolishness brings punishment to fools.
¶ Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that has it, but the instruction of fools is folly.
Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly.
Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly.
Insight is a fountain of life to one who has it, But the discipline of ignorant fools is folly.
A fountain of life is wisdom for its owner, but the instruction of fools is folly.
Wisdom is a fountain of life to those possessing it, but a fool’s burden is his folly.
True intelligence is a spring of fresh water, while fools sweat it out the hard way.
Understanding is a wellspring of life to him who has it, but the instruction of fools is folly.
Understanding is a fountain of life to the one who has it, but stubborn fools punish themselves with their stupidity.
Good sense is a fountain of life to those who have it, but folly is the training of fools.
Understanding is a fountain of life to those who have it, But the discipline of fools is foolishness.
Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, But the discipline of fools is folly.
Wisdom is a fountain of life to one who possesses it, but folly is the punishment of fools.
Understanding is like a fountain which gives life to those who use it, but foolishness brings punishment to fools.
Insight is like a life-giving fountain to the one who possesses it, but folly leads to the discipline of fools.
Understanding is like a fountain of life to those who have it. But foolish people are punished for the foolish things they do.
Prudence is a fountain of life to the prudent, but folly brings punishment to fools.
Prudence is a fountain of life to the prudent, but folly brings punishment to fools.
Understanding is a wellspring of life to him who has it. But the correction of fools is folly.
Understanding is a well of life to him who has it, but to speak strong words to fools is of no use.
Discretion is a life-giving fountain to those who possess it, but discipline is wasted on fools.
Wisdom is a fountain of life to one who has it, but folly is the punishment of fools.
Wisdom is a fountain of life to one who has it, but folly is the punishment of fools.
Wisdom is a fountain of life to one who has it, but folly is the punishment of fools.
Wisdom is a fountain of life to one who has it, but folly is the punishment of fools.
Seichel is a Makor Chayyim unto him that hath it, but the musar (instruction, discipline) of fools is folly.
Wisdom is a fountain of life to him who has it, but folly is the chastisement of fools.
Wisdom is a fountain of life to him who has it, but folly is the chastisement of fools.
Insight is a fountain of life to one who has it, but folly leads to the discipline of fools.
Understanding for those who have it is a spring of life, but it is pointless to try and instruct a fool.
Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, but the punishment of fools is their folly.
The well of life is the learning of him that wieldeth (it); the teaching of fools is folly.
A fountain of life [is] understanding to its possessors, The instruction of fools is folly.
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