22 Wisdom is a fountain of life to one who has it, but folly is the punishment of fools.

23 The mind of the wise makes their speech judicious, and adds persuasiveness to their 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.