Proverbs 16:22

God's Word

Understanding is a fountain of life to the one who has it, but stubborn fools punish themselves with their stupidity.

Cross References

Proverbs 10:11

The mouth of a righteous person is a fountain of life, but the mouths of wicked people conceal violence.

Proverbs 13:14

The teachings of a wise person are a fountain of life to turn ⌞one⌟ away from the grasp of death.

Proverbs 14:27

The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life to turn ⌞one⌟ away from the grasp of death.

Proverbs 15:2

The tongues of wise people give good expression to knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out a flood of stupidity.

Proverbs 15:28

The heart of a righteous person carefully considers how to answer, but the mouths of wicked people pour out a flood of evil things.

Proverbs 16:21

The person who is truly wise is called understanding, and speaking sweetly helps others learn.

Proverbs 16:23

A wise person’s heart controls his speech, and what he says helps others learn.

Proverbs 18:4

The words of a person’s mouth are like deep waters. The fountain of wisdom is an overflowing stream.

Proverbs 18:7

A fool’s mouth is his ruin. His lips are a trap to his soul.

Proverbs 3:22

Then they will mean life for you, and they will grace your neck.

Matthew 15:14

Leave them alone! They are blind leaders. When one blind person leads another, both will fall into the same pit.”

John 5:24

I can guarantee this truth: Those who listen to what I say and believe in the one who sent me will have eternal life. They won’t be judged because they have already passed from death to life.

John 6:63

Life is spiritual. Your physical existence doesn’t contribute to that life. The words that I have spoken to you are spiritual. They are life.

John 6:68

Simon Peter answered Jesus, “Lord, to what person could we go? Your words give eternal life.