Proverbs 16:22
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 16:22 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 16:22 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 16:22 — KJV
“Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly.”
— Proverbs 16:22 (KJV)
Proverbs 16:22 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 16:22
“And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 16:22: understanding, life, hath
“Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but that which is in the midst of fools is made known.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 16:22: understanding, hath, fools
“The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 16:22: understanding, hath, fools
“And God said, Let the waters bring forth abundantly the moving creature that hath life, and fowl that may fly above the earth in the open firmament of heaven. moving: or, creeping life: Heb. soul fowl...: Heb. let fowl fly open...: Heb. face of the firmament of heaven”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 16:22: life, hath
“Behold now, thy servant hath found grace in thy sight, and thou hast magnified thy mercy, which thou hast shewed unto me in saving my life; and I cannot escape to the mountain, lest some evil take me, and I die:”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 16:22: life, hath
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