Proverbs 16:22 - Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Knowledge is a fountain of life to him that possesseth it: the instruction of fools is foolishness. More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: But the instruction of fools is folly. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Understanding is a wellspring of life to those who have it, but to give instruction to fools is folly. American Standard Version (1901) Understanding is a well-spring of life unto him that hath it; But the correction of fools is their folly. Common English Bible One who has insight is a fountain of life, but the instruction of the foolish is folly. Catholic Public Domain Version Learning is a fountain of life to one who possesses it. The doctrine of the foolish is senseless. English Standard Version 2016 Good sense is a fountain of life to him who has it, but the instruction of fools is folly. |