Proverbs 16:22

New International Reader's Version

Understanding is like a fountain of life to those who have it. But foolish people are punished for the foolish things they do.

Cross References

Proverbs 10:11

The mouths of those who do right pour out life like a fountain. But the mouths of sinners hide their evil plans.

Proverbs 13:14

The teaching of wise people is like a fountain that gives life. It turns those who listen to it away from the jaws of death.

Proverbs 14:27

Respect for the Lord is like a fountain that gives life. It turns you away from the jaws of death.

Proverbs 15:2

The tongues of wise people use knowledge well. But the mouths of foolish people pour out foolish words.

Proverbs 15:28

The hearts of those who do right think about how they will answer. But the mouths of those who do wrong pour out evil.

Proverbs 16:21

Wise hearts are known for understanding what is right. Kind words make people want to learn more.

Proverbs 16:23

The hearts of wise people guide their mouths. Their words make people want to learn more.

Proverbs 18:4

The words of a person’s mouth are like deep water. But the fountain of wisdom is like a flowing stream.

Proverbs 18:7

The words of foolish people drag them down. They are trapped by what they say.

Proverbs 3:22

They will be life for you. They will be like a gracious necklace around your neck.

Matthew 15:14

Leave the Pharisees. They are blind guides. If one blind person leads another blind person, both of them will fall into a pit.”

John 5:24

“What I’m about to tell you is true. Anyone who hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life. They will not be judged. They have crossed over from death to life.

John 6:63

The Holy Spirit gives life. The body means nothing at all. The words I have spoken to you are full of the Spirit. They give life.

John 6:68

Simon Peter answered him, “Lord, who can we go to? You have the words of eternal life.