Proverbios 16:22

22 La discreción es fuente que da vida para quienes la poseen,
pero la disciplina se desperdicia en los necios.

Proverbios 16:22 Meaning and Commentary

Proverbs 16:22

Understanding [is] a wellspring of life unto him that hath
it
"The master" or "owner of it" ^F11. As he only is to whom an understanding is given; for, whatever understanding men may have of natural and civil things, they have none of things spiritual and divine, unless it be given them by Christ. This is no other than the grace of the Spirit of God, who is a spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Christ; and this is a well of living water, springing up unto everlasting life, and it issues in it; with the knowledge of Christ, and God in Christ, eternal life is connected, ( John 4:14 ) ( 17:3 ) ; and as this knowledge and understanding of things is communicated by wise and knowing men, they are the means and instruments of the spiritual life of those to whom they minister, and are made useful; but the instruction of fools [is] folly;
the best instruction they are capable of giving is downright folly, and issues in death.

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FOOTNOTES:

F11 (wyleb) "domini sui", Pagninus; "domino suo", Mercerus, Gejerus; "dominorum suorum", Michaelis.

Proverbios 16:22 In-Context

20 Los que están atentos a la instrucción prosperarán;
los que confían en el Señor
se llenarán de gozo.

21 Los sabios son conocidos por su entendimiento,
y las palabras agradables son persuasivas.

22 La discreción es fuente que da vida para quienes la poseen,
pero la disciplina se desperdicia en los necios.

23 De una mente sabia provienen palabras sabias;
las palabras de los sabios son persuasivas.

24 Las palabras amables son como la miel:
dulces al alma y saludables para el cuerpo.