King James Bible
KJVUnderstanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly.
Translation Comparison
Proverbs 16:22
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Proverbs 16:22 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly. | |
American Standard VersionASV | Understanding is a well-spring of life unto him that hath it; But the correction of fools is their folly. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | Knowledge is a fountain of life to him that possesseth it: the instruction of fools is foolishness. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | Wisdom is a fountain of life for him that hath it; but the instruction of fools is folly. | |
English Revised VersionERV | Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the correction of fools is their folly. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | Understanding is a well-spring of life to him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly. | |
World English BibleWEB | Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, but the punishment of fools is their folly. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | A fountain of life is understanding to its possessors, The instruction of fools is folly. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | Understanding is a wellspring of life to him that has it: but the instruction of fools is folly. |
American Standard Version
ASVUnderstanding is a well-spring of life unto him that hath it; But the correction of fools is their folly.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBKnowledge is a fountain of life to him that possesseth it: the instruction of fools is foolishness.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTWisdom is a fountain of life for him that hath it; but the instruction of fools is folly.
English Revised Version
ERVUnderstanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the correction of fools is their folly.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTUnderstanding is a well-spring of life to him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly.
World English Bible
WEBUnderstanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, but the punishment of fools is their folly.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTA fountain of life is understanding to its possessors, The instruction of fools is folly.
American King James Version
AKJVUnderstanding is a wellspring of life to him that has it: but the instruction of fools is folly.
King James Bible
KJVUnderstanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly.
American Standard Version
ASVUnderstanding is a well-spring of life unto him that hath it; But the correction of fools is their folly.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBKnowledge is a fountain of life to him that possesseth it: the instruction of fools is foolishness.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTWisdom is a fountain of life for him that hath it; but the instruction of fools is folly.
English Revised Version
ERVUnderstanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the correction of fools is their folly.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTUnderstanding is a well-spring of life to him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly.
World English Bible
WEBUnderstanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, but the punishment of fools is their folly.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTA fountain of life is understanding to its possessors, The instruction of fools is folly.
American King James Version
AKJVUnderstanding is a wellspring of life to him that has it: but the instruction of fools is folly.