Proverbs 17:16

Modern King James Version

Why is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, since he has no heart for it?

Cross References

Proverbs 23:23

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

Proverbs 18:15

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

2 Corinthians 6:1

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

Deuteronomy 5:29

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

Acts 13:46

But speaking boldly, Paul and Barnabas said, It was necessary for the Word of God to be spoken to you first. But since indeed you put it far from you and judge yourselves unworthy of everlasting life, lo, we turn to the nations.

John 3:20

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

Hosea 4:11

Fornication and wine and new wine take away the heart.

Proverbs 14:6

A scorner seeks wisdom, and it is not found, but knowledge is easy to him who understands.

Proverbs 24:7

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