Proverbs 16:22

English Standard Version 2016

Good sense is a fountain of life to him who has it, but the instruction of fools is folly.

Cross References

John 6:63

It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh is no help at all. The words that I have spoken to you are spirit and life.

Matthew 15:14

Let them alone; they are blind guides. And if the blind lead the blind, both will fall into a pit.”

Proverbs 13:14

The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, that one may turn away from the snares of death.

John 5:24

Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life. He does not come into judgment, but has passed from death to life.

Proverbs 10:11

The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.

John 6:68

Simon Peter answered him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life,

Proverbs 18:4

The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters; the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook.

Proverbs 15:28

The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.

Proverbs 15:2

The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly.

Proverbs 14:27

The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, that one may turn away from the snares of death.

Proverbs 3:22

and they will be life for your soul and adornment for your neck.

Proverbs 16:21

The wise of heart is called discerning, and sweetness of speech increases persuasiveness.

Proverbs 16:23

The heart of the wise makes his speech judicious and adds persuasiveness to his lips.

Proverbs 18:7

A fool’s mouth is his ruin, and his lips are a snare to his soul.