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

ASV - Understanding is a well-spring of life unto him that hath it; But the correction of fools is `their' folly.

BBE - Wisdom is a fountain of life to him who has it; but the punishment of the foolish is their foolish behaviour.

WEB - Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, But the punishment of fools is their folly.

YLT - A fountain of life `is' understanding to its possessors, The instruction of fools is folly.

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