Proverbs 16:22 Good sense is a fountain of life to him who has it, but the instruction of fools is folly. Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly. True intelligence is a spring of fresh water, while fools sweat it out the hard way. Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, But the discipline of fools is folly. Discretion is a life-giving fountain to those who possess it, but discipline is wasted on fools. Understanding is like a fountain which gives life to those who use it, but foolishness brings punishment to fools. Understanding is a well-spring of life unto him that hath it; But the correction of fools is their folly. Prudence is a fountain of life to the prudent, but folly brings punishment to fools. Understanding (spiritual insight) is a [refreshing and boundless] wellspring of life to those who have it, But to give instruction and correction to fools is foolishness. Wisdom is a deep well of understanding opened up within you as a fountain of life for others, but it’s senseless to try to instruct a fool.