Proverbs 17:16

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Why should the fool have money in his hand with no intention of buying wisdom?

World English Bible (WEB)

Why is there money in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, since he has no understanding?

Strong's King James

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?

The F.O.G *

Why oh why, this money in the fool's hand, To buy wisdom, when there is no heart?

The F.O.G Message *

Young's Literal Translation

Why is this—a price in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, And a heart there is none?

Proverbs 17:16 Notes

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