Proverbs 16:22

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

NAS: Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, But the discipline of fools is folly.

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

GWT: Understanding is a fountain of life to the one who has it, but stubborn fools punish themselves with their stupidity.

ASV: Understanding is a well-spring of life unto him that hath it; But the correction of fools is their folly.

BBE: Wisdom is a fountain of life to him who has it; but the punishment of the foolish is their foolish behaviour.

DBY: Wisdom is a fountain of life for him that hath it; but the instruction of fools is folly.

DRB: Knowledge is a fountain of life to him that possesseth it: the instruction of fools is foolishness.

WBS: Understanding is a well-spring of life to him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly.

WEB: Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, but the punishment of fools is their folly.

YLT: A fountain of life is understanding to its possessors, The instruction of fools is folly.