Proverbs 16:22

New Century Version

Understanding is like a fountain which gives life to those who use it, but foolishness brings punishment to fools.

Cross References

John 6:63

It is the Spirit that gives life. The flesh doesn’t give life. The words I told you are spirit, and they give life.

Matthew 15:14

Stay away from the Pharisees; they are blind leaders. And if a blind person leads a blind person, both will fall into a ditch.”

Proverbs 13:14

The teaching of a wise person gives life. It is like a fountain that can save people from death.

John 5:24

“I tell you the truth, whoever hears what I say and believes in the One who sent me has eternal life. That person will not be judged guilty but has already left death and entered life.

Proverbs 10:11

The words of a good person give life, like a fountain of water, but the words of the wicked contain nothing but violence.

John 6:68

Simon Peter answered him, “Lord, who would we go to? You have the words that give eternal life.

Proverbs 18:4

Spoken words can be like deep water, but wisdom is like a flowing stream.

Proverbs 15:28

Good people think before they answer, but the wicked simply pour out evil.

Proverbs 15:2

Wise people use knowledge when they speak, but fools pour out foolishness.

Proverbs 14:27

Respect for the Lord gives life. It is like a fountain that can save people from death.

Proverbs 3:22

They will give you life and beauty like a necklace around your neck.

Proverbs 16:21

The wise are known for their understanding. Their pleasant words make them better teachers.

Proverbs 16:23

Wise people’s minds tell them what to say, and that helps them be better teachers.

Proverbs 18:7

The words of fools will ruin them; their own words will trap them.