22 True intelligence is a spring of fresh water, while fools sweat it out the hard way.

23 They make a lot of sense, these wise folks; whenever they speak, their reputation increases.

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.