Proverbs 17:16

Modern English Version

Why is money in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom since he has no heart for it?

Cross References

Proverbs 14:6

A scoffer seeks wisdom, and does not find it, but knowledge comes easily to him who is discerning.

Proverbs 18:15

The heart of the prudent acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

Proverbs 23:23

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

Proverbs 24:7

Wisdom is too lofty for a fool; he opens not his mouth in the gate.

Hosea 4:11

harlotry; wine and new wine take away understanding.

John 3:20

For everyone who does evil hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his deeds should be exposed.

Acts 13:46

Then Paul and Barnabas boldly said, “It was necessary that the word of God should be spoken to you first. But seeing you reject it, and judge yourselves unworthy of eternal life, behold, we are turning to the Gentiles.

2 Corinthians 6:1

As workers together with God, we ask you not to receive the grace of God in vain.

Deuteronomy 5:29

O that there were such a heart in them that they would fear Me and always keep all My commandments, that it might be well with them and with their children forever!