Proverbs 16:22 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Bible Comments

Is a well-spring of life, is continually suggesting wholesome and saving instructions, unto him that hath it; and to others also, as is understood from the following clause. The instruction of fools is folly; their most grave and serious counsels are foolish.

Proverbs 16:22

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