Proverbs 16:22

NET Bible® (New English Translation)

Insight is like a life-giving fountain to the one who possesses it, but folly leads to the discipline of fools.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 10:11 : 11 The speech of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the speech of the wicked conceals violence.
  • Prov 13:14 : 14 Instruction from the wise is like a life-giving fountain, to turn a person from deadly snares.
  • Luke 6:39-40 : 39 He also told them a parable:“Someone who is blind cannot lead another who is blind, can he? Won’t they both fall into a pit? 40 A disciple is not greater than his teacher, but everyone when fully trained will be like his teacher.
  • John 5:24 : 24 “I tell you the solemn truth, the one who hears my message and believes the one who sent me has eternal life and will not be condemned, but has crossed over from death to life.
  • John 6:63 : 63 The Spirit is the one who gives life; human nature is of no help! The words that I have spoken to you are spirit and are life.
  • John 6:68 : 68 Simon Peter answered him,“Lord, to whom would we go? You have the words of eternal life.
  • Prov 14:27 : 27 The fear of the LORD is like a life-giving fountain, to turn people from deadly snares.
  • Prov 15:2 : 2 The tongue of the wise treats knowledge correctly, but the mouth of the fool spouts out folly.
  • Prov 15:28 : 28 The heart of the righteous considers how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.
  • Prov 18:4 : 4 The words of a person’s mouth are like deep waters, and the fountain of wisdom is like a flowing brook.
  • Matt 15:14 : 14 Leave them! They are blind guides. If someone who is blind leads another who is blind, both will fall into a pit.”
  • Matt 23:16-26 : 16 “Woe to you, blind guides, who say,‘Whoever swears by the temple is bound by nothing. But whoever swears by the gold of the temple is bound by the oath.’ 17 Blind fools! Which is greater, the gold or the temple that makes the gold sacred? 18 And,‘Whoever swears by the altar is bound by nothing. But if anyone swears by the gift on it he is bound by the oath.’ 19 You are blind! For which is greater, the gift or the altar that makes the gift sacred? 20 So whoever swears by the altar swears by it and by everything on it. 21 And whoever swears by the temple swears by it and the one who dwells in it. 22 And whoever swears by heaven swears by the throne of God and the one who sits on it. 23 “Woe to you, experts in the law and you Pharisees, hypocrites! You give a tenth of mint, dill, and cumin, yet you neglect what is more important in the law– justice, mercy, and faithfulness! You should have done these things without neglecting the others. 24 Blind guides! You strain out a gnat yet swallow a camel! 25 “Woe to you, experts in the law and you Pharisees, hypocrites! You clean the outside of the cup and the dish, but inside they are full of greed and self-indulgence. 26 Blind Pharisee! First clean the inside of the cup, so that the outside may become clean too!

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Prov 15:14
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    14The discerning mind seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on folly.

  • Prov 16:23
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    23A wise person’s heart makes his speech wise and it adds persuasiveness to his words.

  • Prov 14:6-8
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    82%

    6The scorner sought wisdom–there was none, but understanding was easy for a discerning person.

    7Walk abreast with a foolish person, and you do not understand wise counsel.

    8The wisdom of the shrewd person is to discern his way, but the folly of fools is deception.

  • Prov 14:33
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    33Wisdom rests in the heart of the discerning; it is not known in the inner parts of fools.

  • Prov 18:2
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    2A fool takes no pleasure in understanding but only in disclosing what is on his mind.

  • Prov 15:21
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    21Folly is a joy to one who lacks sense, but one who has understanding follows an upright course.

  • Prov 13:15-16
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    15Keen insight wins favor, but the conduct of the treacherous ends in destruction.

    16Every shrewd person acts with knowledge, but a fool displays his folly.

  • Prov 16:21
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    21The one who is wise in heart is called discerning, and kind speech increases persuasiveness.

  • Prov 17:24
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    24Wisdom is directly in front of the discerning person, but the eyes of a fool run to the ends of the earth.

  • Prov 1:4-7
    4 verses
    79%

    4To impart shrewdness to the morally naive, a discerning plan to the young person.

    5(Let the wise also hear and gain instruction, and let the discerning acquire guidance!)

    6To discern the meaning of a proverb and a parable, the sayings of the wise and their riddles.

    7Introduction to the Theme of the Book Fearing the LORD is the beginning of discernment, but fools have despised wisdom and moral instruction.

  • Prov 10:13-14
    2 verses
    79%

    13Wisdom is found in the words of the discerning person, but the one who lacks sense will be disciplined.

    14Those who are wise store up knowledge, but foolish speech leads to imminent destruction.

  • Prov 15:2
    79%

    2The tongue of the wise treats knowledge correctly, but the mouth of the fool spouts out folly.

  • Prov 14:24
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    24The crown of the wise is their riches, but the folly of fools is folly.

  • Prov 8:5
    78%

    5You who are naive, discern wisdom! And you fools, understand discernment!

  • Prov 12:23
    77%

    23The shrewd person conceals knowledge, but foolish people proclaim folly.

  • Prov 17:16
    77%

    16What’s the point of a fool having money in hand to buy wisdom, when his head is empty?

  • Prov 15:5
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    5A fool rejects his father’s discipline, but whoever heeds reproof shows good sense.

  • Prov 12:15
    77%

    15The way of a fool is right in his own opinion, but the one who listens to advice is wise.

  • Prov 2:6
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    6For the LORD gives wisdom, and from his mouth comes knowledge and understanding.

  • Prov 1:2
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    2To learn wisdom and moral instruction, to discern wise counsel.

  • Prov 9:6
    76%

    6Abandon your foolish ways so that you may live, and proceed in the way of understanding.”

  • Prov 10:23
    76%

    23Carrying out a wicked scheme is enjoyable to a fool, and so is wisdom for the one who has discernment.

  • Prov 14:18
    76%

    18The naive have inherited folly, but the shrewd will be crowned with knowledge.

  • Prov 15:32
    76%

    32The one who refuses correction despises himself, but whoever listens to reproof acquires understanding.

  • Prov 15:7
    76%

    7The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but not so the heart of fools.

  • Prov 10:8
    76%

    8The wise person accepts instructions, but the one who speaks foolishness will come to ruin.

  • Prov 19:8
    76%

    8The one who acquires understanding loves himself; the one who preserves understanding will prosper.

  • Prov 16:16
    75%

    16How much better it is to acquire wisdom than gold; to acquire understanding is more desirable than silver.

  • Prov 3:13
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    13Blessings of Obtaining Wisdom Blessed is the one who has found wisdom, and the one who obtains understanding.

  • Prov 10:21
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    21The teaching of the righteous feeds many, but fools die for lack of sense.

  • Prov 10:17
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    17The one who heeds instruction is on the way to life, but the one who rejects rebuke goes astray.

  • Prov 14:29
    75%

    29Someone with great understanding is slow to anger, but the one who has a quick temper exalts folly.

  • Prov 26:5
    75%

    5Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own opinion.

  • Prov 9:9-10
    2 verses
    74%

    9Give instruction to a wise person, and he will become wiser still; teach a righteous person and he will add to his learning.

    10The beginning of wisdom is to fear the LORD, and acknowledging the Holy One is understanding.

  • Prov 12:1
    74%

    1The one who loves discipline loves knowledge, but the one who hates reproof is stupid.

  • Prov 4:7
    74%

    7Wisdom is supreme– so acquire wisdom, and whatever you acquire, acquire understanding!

  • Prov 18:15
    74%

    15The discerning person acquires knowledge, and the wise person seeks knowledge.

  • Prov 2:10
    74%

    10For wisdom will enter your heart, and moral knowledge will be attractive to you.

  • Prov 29:11
    74%

    11A fool lets fly with all his temper, but a wise person keeps it back.

  • Prov 14:3
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    3In the speech of a fool is a rod for his back, but the words of the wise protect them.

  • Prov 2:2
    74%

    2by making your ear attentive to wisdom, and by turning your heart to understanding,

  • Prov 20:5
    74%

    5Counsel in a person’s heart is like deep water, but an understanding person draws it out.