Proverbs 17:16
World English Bible (WEB)
Why is there money in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, since he has no understanding?
In context
14 The beginning of strife is like breaching a dam, therefore stop contention before quarreling breaks out.
15 He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the righteous, both of them alike are an abomination to the LORD.
16 Why is there money in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, since he has no understanding?
17 A friend loves at all times; and a brother is born for adversity.
18 A man void of understanding strikes hands, and becomes collateral in the presence of his neighbor.
Proverbs 17:16 in every translation
- WEB World English Bible
- Why is there money in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, since he has no understanding?
- 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?
- 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 ?