Proverbs 17:16

A Conservative Version

Why is there a price in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, since he has no understanding?

Cross References

Proverbs 23:23

Buy the truth, and do not sell it, [yea], wisdom, and instruction, and understanding.

Proverbs 18:15

The heart of a prudent man gets knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

2 Corinthians 6:1

And working jointly, we urge you also not to receive the grace of God in vain

Deuteronomy 5:29

Oh that there were such a heart in them that they would fear me, and keep all my commandments always, that it might be well with them, and with their sons forever!

Acts 13:46

But having spoken boldly, Paul and Barnabas said, It was necessary for the word of God to be spoken first to you, but since ye thrust it away, and judge yourselves unworthy of eternal life, lo, we turn to the Gentiles.

John 3:20

For every man who does evil hates the light, and does not come to the light, so that his works may not be exposed.

Hosea 4:11

Whoredom and wine and new wine take away the understanding.

Proverbs 14:6

A scoffer seeks wisdom, and [finds it] not, but knowledge is easy to him who has understanding.

Proverbs 24:7

Wisdom is too high for a fool. He opens not his mouth in the gate.