Proverbs 17:16

Bible in Basic English 1965

How will money in the hand of the foolish get him wisdom, seeing that he has no sense?

Cross References

Proverbs 14:6

The hater of authority, searching for wisdom, does not get it; but knowledge comes readily to the open-minded man.

Proverbs 18:15

The heart of the man of good sense gets knowledge; the ear of the wise is searching for knowledge.

Proverbs 23:23

Get for yourself that which is true, and do not let it go for money; get wisdom and teaching and good sense.

Proverbs 24:7

Wisdom is outside the power of the foolish: he keeps his mouth shut in the public place.

Hosea 4:11

Loose ways and new wine take away wisdom.

John 3:20

The light is hated by everyone whose acts are evil and he does not come to the light for fear that his acts will be seen.

Acts 13:46

Then Paul and Barnabas without fear said, It was necessary for the word of God to be given to you first; but because you will have nothing to do with it, and have no desire for eternal life, it will now be offered to the Gentiles.

2 Corinthians 6:1

We then, working together with God, make our request to you not to take the grace of God to no purpose.

Deuteronomy 5:29

If only they had such a heart in them at all times, so that they might go in fear of me and keep my orders and that it might be well for them and for their children for ever!