Proverbs 17:16

God's Word

Why should a fool have money in his hand to buy wisdom when he doesn’t have a mind to grasp anything?

Cross References

Proverbs 14:6

A mocker searches for wisdom without finding it, but knowledge comes easily to a person who has understanding.

Proverbs 18:15

The mind of a person who has understanding acquires knowledge. The ears of wise people seek knowledge.

Proverbs 23:23

Buy truth (and do not sell it), ⌞that is,⌟ buy wisdom, discipline, and understanding.

Proverbs 24:7

Matters of wisdom are beyond the grasp of a stubborn fool. At the city gate he does not open his mouth.

Hosea 4:11

Prostitutes, old wine, and new wine have robbed them of their senses.

John 3:20

People who do what is wrong hate the light and don’t come to the light. They don’t want their actions to be exposed.

Acts 13:46

Paul and Barnabas told them boldly, “We had to speak God’s word to you first. Since you reject the word and consider yourselves unworthy of everlasting life, we are now going to turn to people of other nations.

2 Corinthians 6:1

Since we are God’s coworkers, we urge you not to let God’s kindness  be wasted on you.

Deuteronomy 5:29

If only they would fear me and obey all my commandments as long as they live! Then things would go well for them and their children forever.