Berean Standard Bible
“Understanding is a fountain of life to its possessor, but the discipline of fools is folly.”
Proverbs 16 collects sayings about God's sovereignty over human plans and the character of the wise. It speaks of kings, speech and pride.
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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Understanding is a fountain of life to its possessor, but the discipline of fools is folly.
World English Bible (WEB)
Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, but the punishment of fools is their folly.
King James Version (KJV)
Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly.
American Standard Version (ASV)
Understanding is a well-spring of life unto him that hath it; But the correction of fools is [their] folly.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
Wisdom is a fountain of life to him who has it; but the punishment of the foolish is their foolish behaviour.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
Manantial de vida es el entendimiento al que lo posee: mas la erudición de los necios es necedad.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
La prudencia es fuente de vida para quien la posee; pero instruir al necio es una locura.
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