Proverbs 16:22

Understanding is a fountain of life to its possessor, but the discipline of fools is folly.

Cross References (12)

  • Proverbs 13:14 (6)

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

  • John 6:63 (5)

    The Spirit gives life; the flesh profits nothing. The words I have spoken to you are spirit and they are life.

  • Matthew 15:14 (5)

    Disregard them! They are blind guides. If a blind man leads a blind man, both will fall into a pit.”

  • John 5:24 (5)

    Truly, truly, I tell you, whoever hears My word and believes Him who sent Me has eternal life and will not come under ju

  • Proverbs 10:11 (4)

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

  • Proverbs 18:4 (4)

    The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters; the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook.

  • Proverbs 14:27 (3)

    The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning a man from the snares of death.

  • Proverbs 15:2 (3)

    The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool spouts folly.

  • John 6:68 (3)

    Simon Peter replied, “Lord, to whom would we go? You have the words of eternal life.

  • Proverbs 15:28 (3)

    The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked blurts out evil.

  • Matthew 23:16–26 (3)

    Woe to you, blind guides! You say, ‘If anyone swears by the temple, it means nothing; but if anyone swears by the gold o

  • Luke 6:39–40 (2)

    Jesus also told them a parable: “Can a blind man lead a blind man? Will they not both fall into a pit?