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

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Wellspring of life - Compare Proverbs 10:11 note. the instruction of fools—Not that which they give, but that which they receive. C…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

The instruction of fools is folly. While understanding is “a fountain of life” (Proverbs 10:11) givi…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Understanding [is] a wellspring of life unto him that has
it
"The master" or "owner o…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

As water to a thirsty land, so is a wise man to his friends and neighbours.

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