Proverbs 17:16

New English Translation

Of what use is money in the hand of a fool, since he has no intention of acquiring wisdom?

Cross References

Proverbs 14:6

The scorner seeks wisdom but finds none, but understanding is easy for a discerning person.

Proverbs 18:15

The discerning person acquires knowledge, and the wise person seeks knowledge.

Proverbs 23:23

Acquire truth and do not sell it – wisdom, and discipline, and understanding.

Proverbs 24:7

Wisdom is unattainable for a fool; in court he does not open his mouth.

Hosea 4:11

Old and new wine take away the understanding of my people.

John 3:20

For everyone who does evil deeds hates the light and does not come to the light, so that their deeds will not be exposed.

Acts 13:46

Both Paul and Barnabas replied courageously, “It was necessary to speak the word of God to you first. Since you reject it and do not consider yourselves worthy of eternal life, we are turning to the Gentiles.

2 Corinthians 6:1

Now because we are fellow workers, we also urge you not to receive the grace of God in vain.

Deuteronomy 5:29

If only it would really be their desire to fear me and obey all my commandments in the future, so that it may go well with them and their descendants forever.