Proverbs 17:16

The Scriptures 1998

Why is this – a price in the hand Of a fool to buy wisdom, When there is no heart?

Cross References

Proverbs 23:23

Buy the truth and do not sell it – Wisdom and discipline and understanding.

Proverbs 18:15

The heart of the understanding one gets knowledge, And the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

2 Corinthians 6:1

And working together, we also call upon you not to receive the favour of Elohim in vain –

Deuteronomy 5:29

‘Oh, that they had such a heart in them, to fear Me and to guard all My commands always, so that it might be well with them and with their children forever!

Acts 13:46

But speaking boldly, Sha’ul and Barnaḇ

John 3:20

“For everyone who is practising evil matters hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his works should be exposed.

Hosea 4:11

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

Proverbs 14:6

A scoffer shall seek wisdom but find none, But knowledge is swift to him who has understanding.

Proverbs 24:7

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