Proverbs 17:16

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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?
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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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