Proverbs 17:16

Why should the fool have money in his hand with no intention of buying wisdom?
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Why is there money in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, since he has no understanding?
World English Bible (WEB)
Wherefore is there a price{H4242} in the hand{H3027} of a fool{H3684} to get{H7069}{(H8800)} wisdom{H2451}, seeing he hath no heart{H3820} to it?
Strong's King James
Why oh why, this money in the fool's hand, To buy wisdom, when there is no heart?
The F.O.G
The F.O.G Paraphrase
Why is this—a price in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, And a heart there is none?
Young's Literal Translation

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