Proverbs 17:16

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

Why does a fool have money in his hand with no intention of buying wisdom?

Cross References

Proverbs 23:23

Buy #– #and do not sell #– #truth, wisdom, instruction, and understanding.

Proverbs 18:15

The mind of the discerning acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks it.

2 Corinthians 6:1

Working together with him, we also appeal to you, ‘Don’t receive the grace of God in vain.’

Deuteronomy 5:29

If only they had such a heart to fear me and keep all my commands always, so that they and their children would prosper for ever.

Acts 13:46

Paul and Barnabas boldly replied, ‘It was necessary that the word of God be spoken to you first. Since you reject it and judge yourselves unworthy of eternal life, we are turning to the Gentiles.

John 3:20

For everyone who does evil hates   the light and avoids it,   so that his deeds   may not be exposed.

Hosea 4:11

Promiscuity,  wine, and new wine take away one’s understanding.

Proverbs 14:6

A mocker seeks wisdom and doesn’t find it, but knowledge comes easily to the perceptive.

Proverbs 24:7

Wisdom is inaccessible to   a fool; he does not open his mouth at the city gate.