Proverbs 16:22

New American Bible - revised edition

Good sense is a fountain of life to those who have it, but folly is the training of fools.

Cross References

Proverbs 10:11

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

Proverbs 13:14

The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, turning one from the snares of death.

Proverbs 14:27

The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, turning one from the snares of death.

Proverbs 15:2

The tongue of the wise pours out knowledge, but the mouth of fools spews folly.

Proverbs 15:28

The heart of the just ponders a response, but the mouth of the wicked spews evil.

Proverbs 16:21

The wise of heart is esteemed for discernment, and pleasing speech gains a reputation for learning.

Proverbs 16:23

The heart of the wise makes for eloquent speech, and increases the learning on their lips.

Proverbs 18:4

The words of one’s mouth are deep waters, the spring of wisdom, a running brook.

Proverbs 18:7

The mouths of fools are their ruin; their lips are a deadly snare.

Proverbs 3:22

So will they be life to your soul, and an adornment for your neck.

Matthew 15:14

Let them alone; they are blind guides (of the blind). If a blind person leads a blind person, both will fall into a pit.”

John 5:24

Amen, amen, I say to you, whoever hears my word and believes in the one who sent me has eternal life and will not come to condemnation, but has passed from death to life.

John 6:63

It is the spirit that gives life, while the flesh is of no avail. The words I have spoken to you are spirit and life.

John 6:68

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