Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Proverbs 17:16 Cross-References
Explore 15 cross-references for Proverbs 17:16 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 17 verse 16 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he hath no heart to it?”
Proverbs 17:16 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 17:16
Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he hath no heart to it? Fools may have resources (mechir, מְחִיר, price, money) to acquire wisdom—access to teachers, books, education—yet lack heart (lev, לֵב, heart, will, desire) to pursue it. Resources without desire are worthless. This proverb mourns wasted opportunities. Many people have Bible access, Christian education, wise mentors but no heart for wisdom. Without the fear of the LORD (Proverbs 1:7), resources are useless. Christ offers living water freely (John 7:37), but those without thirst won't drink.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 17:16
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“for his hands refuse to labor.”
“and don't sell it. Get wisdom”
“'Go to this people”
“The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.”
“O men”
“that they would fear me”
“we entreat also that you not receive the grace of God in vain”
“But my people would not hearken to my voice; and Israel would none of me.”
“everyone who thirsts”
“wine”