Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Proverbs 17:16
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Berean Standard Bible
Why should the fool have money in his hand with no intention of buying wisdom?
King James Version
Wherefore [is there] a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing [he hath] no heart [to it]?
World English Bible
Why is there money in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, since he has no understanding?
American Standard Version
Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, Seeing he hath no understanding?
Berean Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Proverbs 17
14 To start a quarrel is to release a flood; so abandon the dispute before it breaks out.
15 Acquitting the guilty and condemning the righteous—both are detestable to the LORD.
16 Why should the fool have money in his hand with no intention of buying wisdom?
17 A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.
18 A man lacking judgment strikes hands in pledge and puts up security for his neighbor.
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