Proverbs 16:22

English Standard Version

22 Good sense is a fountain of life to him who has it, but the instruction of fools is folly. (Pr 10:11)

New International Version

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

New International Reader’s Version

22 Understanding is like a fountain of life to those who have it. But foolish people are punished for the foolish things they do.

King James Version

22 Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly.