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.
DBY: Wisdom is a fountain of life for him that hath it; but the instruction of fools is folly.
KJV: Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly.
JPS: Understanding is a fountain of life unto him that hath it; but folly is the chastisement of fools.
WBS: Understanding is a well-spring of life to him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly.
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.
