Proverbs 17:16

American Standard Version (1901)

Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, Seeing he hath no understanding?

Cross References

Proverbs 23:23

Buy the truth, and sell it not; Yea, wisdom, and instruction, and understanding.

Proverbs 18:15

The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; And the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.

2 Corinthians 6:1

And working together with him we entreat also that ye receive not 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 children for ever!

Acts 13:46

And Paul and Barnabas spake out boldly, and said, It was necessary that the word of God should first be spoken to you. Seeing ye thrust it from you, and judge yourselves unworthy of eternal life, lo, we turn to the Gentiles.

John 3:20

For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, and cometh not to the light, lest his works should be reproved.

Hosea 4:11

Whoredom and wine and new wine take away the understanding.

Proverbs 14:6

A scoffer seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not; But knowledge is easy unto him that hath understanding.

Proverbs 24:7

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