Proverbs 16:22
“Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it,.... "The master" or "owner of it" (k). As he only is to…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Wellspring of life - Compare Pro 10:11 note. “the instruction of fools” Not that which they give, but that which they…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714
Note, 1. There is always some good to be gotten by a wise and good man: His understanding is a well-spring of life to…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
unto him that hath it. Elsewhere the thought is of the benefit conferred upon others:
"The mouth of the righteous is a…
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