Proverbs 16:22

The Passion Translation

Wisdom is a deep well of understanding opened up within you as a fountain of life for others, but it’s senseless to try to instruct a fool.

Cross References

Proverbs 10:11

The teachings of the lovers of God are like living truth flowing from the fountain of life, but the words of the wicked hide an ulterior motive.

Proverbs 13:14

When the lovers of God teach you truth, a fountain of life opens up within you, and their wise instruction will deliver you from the ways of death.

Proverbs 14:27

To worship God in wonder and awe opens a fountain of life within you, empowering you to escape death’s domain.

Proverbs 15:2

When wisdom speaks, understanding becomes attractive. But the words of the fool make their ignorance look laughable.

Proverbs 15:28

Lovers of God think before they speak, but the careless blurt out wicked words meant to cause harm.

Proverbs 16:21

The one with a wise heart is called “discerning,” and speaking sweetly to others makes your teaching even more convincing.

Proverbs 16:23

Winsome words pour from a heart of wisdom, adding value to all you teach.

Proverbs 18:4

Words of wisdom are like a fresh, flowing brook— like deep waters that spring forth from within, bubbling up inside the one with understanding.

Proverbs 18:7

A fool has a big mouth that only gets him into trouble, and he’ll pay the price for what he says.

Proverbs 3:22

For they strengthen you inside and out and inspire you to do what’s right; you will be energized and refreshed by the healing they bring.

Matthew 15:14

Stay away from them, for they’re nothing more than blind guides. Do you know what happens when a blind man pretends to guide another blind man? They both stumble into a ditch!”

John 5:24

“I speak to you an eternal truth: if you embrace my message and believe in the One who sent me, you will never face condemnation. In me, you have already passed from the realm of death into eternal life!”

John 6:63

“The Holy Spirit is the one who gives life, that which is of the natural realm is of no help. The words I speak to you are Spirit and life. But there are still some of you who won’t believe.”

John 6:68

Peter spoke up and said, “But Lord, where would we go? No one but you gives us the revelation of eternal life.