Proverbs 17:16 | |
NASB: Why is there a price in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, When he has no sense? (NASB ©1995) GWT: Why should a fool have money in his hand to buy wisdom when he doesn't have a mind to grasp anything? (GOD'S WORD®) 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? DBY: To what purpose is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he hath no sense? JPS: Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, seeing he hath no understanding? WBS: Why is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he hath no heart to it? WEB: Why is there money in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, seeing he has no understanding? YLT: Why [is] this -- a price in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, And a heart there is none? | |
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