Proverbs 16:22

New International Version

Prudence is a fountain of life to the prudent, but folly brings punishment to fools.

Cross References

Proverbs 10:11

The mouth of the righteous 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 a person from the snares of death.

Proverbs 14:27

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

Proverbs 15:2

The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge, but the mouth of the fool gushes folly.

Proverbs 15:28

The heart of the righteous weighs its answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes evil.

Proverbs 16:21

The wise in heart are called discerning, and gracious words promote instruction.

Proverbs 16:23

The hearts of the wise make their mouths prudent, and their lips promote instruction.

Proverbs 18:4

The words of the mouth are deep waters, but the fountain of wisdom is a rushing stream.

Proverbs 18:7

The mouths of fools are their undoing, and their lips are a snare to their very lives.

Proverbs 3:22

they will be life for you, an ornament to grace your neck.

Matthew 15:14

Leave them; they are blind guides. If the blind lead the blind, both will fall into a pit.”

John 5:24

“Very truly I tell you, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life and will not be judged but has crossed over from death to life.

John 6:63

The Spirit gives life; the flesh counts for nothing. The words I have spoken to you—they are full of the Spirit and life.

John 6:68

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