Proverbs 17:16

New International Version

Why should fools have money in hand to buy wisdom, when they are not able to understand it?

Cross References

Proverbs 14:6

The mocker seeks wisdom and finds none, but knowledge comes easily to the discerning.

Proverbs 18:15

The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, for the ears of the wise seek it out.

Proverbs 23:23

Buy the truth and do not sell it— wisdom, instruction and insight as well.

Proverbs 24:7

Wisdom is too high for fools; in the assembly at the gate they must not open their mouths.

Hosea 4:11

to prostitution; old wine and new wine take away their understanding.

John 3:20

Everyone who does evil hates the light, and will not come into the light for fear that their deeds will be exposed.

Acts 13:46

Then Paul and Barnabas answered them boldly: “We had to speak the word of God to you first. Since you reject it and do not consider yourselves worthy of eternal life, we now turn to the Gentiles.

2 Corinthians 6:1

As God’s co-workers we urge you not to receive God’s grace in vain.

Deuteronomy 5:29

Oh, that their hearts would be inclined to fear me and keep all my commands always, so that it might go well with them and their children forever!