Other Translations

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.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

Wisdom is a fountain of life for him that hath it; but the instruction 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.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

A fountain of life `is' understanding to its possessors, The instruction of fools is folly.