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Proverbs 17:16

World English Bible

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

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Proverbs 17:16 in other translations

Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, Seeing he hath no understanding?

Proverbs 17:16 · American Standard Version

Proverbs 17:16 in context

  1. 14The beginning of strife is like breaching a dam,
    therefore stop contention before quarreling breaks out.
  2. 15He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the righteous,
    both of them alike are an abomination to Yahweh.
  3. 16Why is there money in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom,
    since he has no understanding?
  4. 17A friend loves at all times;
    and a brother is born for adversity.
  5. 18A man void of understanding strikes hands,
    and becomes collateral in the presence of his neighbor.