Proverbs 17:16

English Standard Version 2016

Why should a fool have money in his hand to buy wisdom when he has no sense?

Cross References

Proverbs 23:23

Buy truth, and do not sell it; buy wisdom, instruction, and understanding.

Proverbs 18:15

An intelligent heart acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

2 Corinthians 6:1

Working together with him, then, we appeal to you not to receive the grace of God in vain.

Deuteronomy 5:29

Oh that they had such a heart as this always, to fear me and to keep all my commandments, that it might go well with them and with their descendants forever!

Acts 13:46

And Paul and Barnabas spoke out boldly, saying, “It was necessary that the word of God be spoken first to you. Since you thrust it aside and judge yourselves unworthy of eternal life, behold, we are turning to the Gentiles.

John 3:20

For everyone who does wicked things hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his works should be exposed.

Hosea 4:11

whoredom, wine, and new wine, which take away the understanding.

Proverbs 14:6

A scoffer seeks wisdom in vain, but knowledge is easy for a man of understanding.

Proverbs 24:7

Wisdom is too high for a fool; in the gate he does not open his mouth.