Proverbs 17:16
“Wherfore is there a price in the hand of a foole to get wisedome, seeing he hath no heart to it?”
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Proverbs 17:16 Context
14The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therfore leaue off contention, before it be medled with. 15He that iustifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the iust: euen they both are abomination to the Lord. 16Wherfore is there a price in the hand of a foole to get wisedome, seeing he hath no heart to it? 17A friend loueth at all times, and a brother is borne for aduersitie. 18A man void of vnderstanding striketh hands, and becommeth suretie in the presence of his friend.
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Other Translations for Proverbs 17:16
Wherefore [is there] a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing [he hath] no heart [to it]?
- King James Version
Why is there a price in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, When he has no sense?
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, Seeing he hath no understanding?
- American Standard Version (1901)
How will money in the hand of the foolish get him wisdom, seeing that he has no sense?
- Basic English Bible
To what purpose is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing [he] hath no sense?
- Darby Bible
Why is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he hath no heart to it?
- Webster's Bible
Why is there money in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, since he has no understanding?
- World English Bible
Why [is] this -- a price in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, And a heart there is none?
- Youngs Literal Bible
Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, seeing he hath no understanding?
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 17:16
17:16 A price - Opportunities and abilities of getting it. No heart - Neither discretion to discern the worth of wisdom, nor any sincere desire to get it.