Proverbs 17:16
King James Version (KJV)
Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he hath no heart to it?
In context
14 The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.
15 He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both are abomination to the LORD.
16 Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he hath no heart to it?
17 A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.
18 A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his friend.
Proverbs 17:16 in every translation
- KJV King James Version
- Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he hath no heart to it?
- WEB World English Bible
- Why is there money in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, since he has no understanding?
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- Why should the fool have money in his hand with no intention of buying wisdom?
- ASV American Standard Version
- Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, Seeing he hath no understanding?
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- Why [is] this — a price in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, And a heart there is none?
- DBY Darby Translation
- To what purpose is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing [he] hath no sense?
- WBS Webster Bible
- Why is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he hath no heart to it ?