Proverbs 17:16
Why is there money in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, since he has no understanding?
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Cross references
- Proverbs 21:25–26 The desire of the sluggard kills him, for his hands refuse to labor. There are those who covet greedily all day long; but the righteous give and don’t withhold.
- Proverbs 23:23 Buy the truth, and don’t sell it. Get wisdom, discipline, and understanding.
- Deuteronomy 5:29 Oh that there were such a 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 forever!