Proverbs 16:22

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Good sense is a fountain that gives life, but fools are punished by their foolishness.

Cross References

Proverbs 10:11

The words of good people are a source of life, but evil hides behind the words of the wicked.

Proverbs 13:14

Sensible instruction is a life-giving fountain that helps you escape all deadly traps.

Proverbs 14:27

and a life-giving fountain that keeps you safe from deadly traps.

Proverbs 15:2

Words of wisdom come from the wise, but fools speak foolishness.

Proverbs 15:28

Good people think before they answer, but the wicked speak evil without ever thinking.

Proverbs 16:21

Good judgment proves that you are wise, and if you speak kindly, you can teach others.

Proverbs 16:23

You can persuade others if you are wise and speak sensibly.

Proverbs 18:4

Words of wisdom are a stream that flows from a deep fountain.

Proverbs 18:7

Saying foolish things is like setting a trap to destroy yourself.

Proverbs 3:22

They will help you to live a long and beautiful life.

Matthew 15:14

Stay away from those Pharisees! They are like blind people leading other blind people, and all of them will fall into a ditch.”

John 5:24

I tell you for certain that everyone who hears my message and has faith in the one who sent me has eternal life and will never be condemned. They have already gone from death to life.

John 6:63

The Spirit is the one who gives life! Human strength can do nothing. The words that I have spoken to you are from that life-giving Spirit.

John 6:68

Simon Peter answered, “Lord, there is no one else that we can go to! Your words give eternal life.