Proverbs 17:16

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

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WEBBE

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

BSB

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

KJV

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

ASV

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

BBE

How will money in the hand of the foolish get him wisdom, seeing that he has no sense?

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Matthew Henry · Verse 16

Man's neglect of God's favour and his own interest is very absurd.

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