Proverbs 17:16

Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he hath no heart to it?

Proverbs 17:16 · King James Version

In other versions

Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, Seeing he hath no understanding?
ASV
How will money in the hand of the foolish get him wisdom, seeing that he has no sense?
BBE
To what purpose is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing [he] hath no sense?
DBY
Why is there money in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, Seeing he has no understanding?
WEB
Why `is' this -- a price in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, And a heart there is none?
YLT
Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he has no heart to it?
ENG
Why is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he hath no heart to it?
WBT
Why should the fool have money in his hand with no intention of buying wisdom?
BSB

¹⁴The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.

¹⁵He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both are abomination to the LORD.

¹⁶Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he hath no heart to it?

¹⁷A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.

¹⁸A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his friend.