Proverbs 17:28

John Cassian

• John Cassian, Conferences I–X IV.9Conference IV

  “Wherefore it is said that “if a fool asks questions, it will be accounted wisdom,” because, although one who asks questions is ignorant of the answer to the question raised, yet as he wisely asks, and learns what he does not know, this very…” — editor's note: Prov. xvii. 28. (LXX.).

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Basil the Great

• Basil the Great, Letters Letter 188

  ““Even a fool,” it is said, “when he asks questions,” is counted wise.” — editor's note: Prov. xvii. 28, lxx.

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• Proverbs 18:22

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• Jeremiah 3:1

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• Nahum 1:9

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• Matthew 5:32

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• John 4:18

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• 1 Corinthians 6:16

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• 1 Corinthians 7:16

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• 1 Corinthians 9:27

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• 1 Timothy 1:20

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• Genesis 1:20

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• Exodus 21:19

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• Psalm 8:8

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