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Proverbs 16:22

King James Version w/ Apocrypha KJVA

New International Version NIV

22 Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly.

22 Prudence is a fountain of life to the prudent, but folly brings punishment to fools.

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