22 Good sense is a fountain of life to him who has it, but the instruction of fools is folly.

23 The heart of the wise makes his speech judicious and adds persuasiveness to his lips.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 16:22-23

Commentary on Proverbs 16:22

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

Commentary on Proverbs 16:23

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The wise man's self-knowledge, always suggests something proper to be spoken to others.