Proverbs 17:16

King James 3 - The Literal Traslation

Why is this, a price in the hand of a fool to obtain wisdom, and there is no heart for it?

Cross References

Proverbs 14:6

A scorner seeks wisdom, but finds it not, yet knowledge is swift to the discerning.

Proverbs 18:15

The heart of one being discerning gets knowledge, and the ear of the wise one seeks knowledge.

Proverbs 23:23

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

Proverbs 24:7

Wisdom is too high for a foolish one, he does not open his mouth in the gate.

Hosea 4:11

Fornication and wine and new wine take away the heart.

John 3:20

For everyone practicing wickedness hates the Light, and does not come to the Light, that his works may not be exposed.

Acts 13:46

But speaking boldly, Paul and Barnabas said, It was necessary for the Word of God to be spoken first to you; but since you indeed thrust it away and judge yourselves not worthy of eternal life, behold, we turn to the nations.

2 Corinthians 6:1

But working together, we also call on you not to receive the grace of God in vain.

Deuteronomy 5:29

Would that this heart of theirs would be like this always, to fear Me, and to keep all My commandments, that it might be well with them, and with their sons forever.