Proverbs 17:16

New King James Version

Why is there in the hand of a fool the purchase price of wisdom, Since he has no heart for it?

Cross References

Proverbs 23:23

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

Proverbs 18:15

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

2 Corinthians 6:1

We then, as workers together with Him also plead with you not to receive the grace of God in vain.

Deuteronomy 5:29

Oh, that they had 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!

Acts 13:46

Then Paul and Barnabas grew bold and said, “It was necessary that the word of God should be spoken to you first; but since you reject it, and judge yourselves unworthy of everlasting life, behold, we turn to the Gentiles.

John 3:20

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

Hosea 4:11

“Harlotry, wine, and new wine enslave the heart.

Proverbs 14:6

A scoffer seeks wisdom and does not find it, But knowledge is easy to him who understands.

Proverbs 24:7

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