Proverbs 17:16

Revised Version 1885

Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, Seeing he hath no understanding?

Cross References

Proverbs 14:6

A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: But knowledge is easy unto him that hath understanding.

Proverbs 18:15

The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; And the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.

Proverbs 23:23

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

Proverbs 24:7

Wisdom is too high for a fool: He openeth not his mouth in the gate.

Hosea 4:11

Whoredom and wine and new wine take away the understanding.

John 3:20

For every one that doeth ill hateth the light, and cometh not to the light, lest his works should be reproved.

Acts 13:46

And Paul and Barnabas spake out boldly, and said, It was necessary that the word of God should first be spoken to you. Seeing ye thrust it from you, and judge yourselves unworthy of eternal life, lo, we turn to the Gentiles.

2 Corinthians 6:1

And working together with him we entreat also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain

Deuteronomy 5:29

Oh that there were such an heart in them, that they would fear me, and keep all my commandments always, that it might be well with them, and with their children for ever!