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Proverbs 17:16
How will money in the hand of the foolish get him wisdom, seeing that he has no sense?
Proverbs 17:16 · Bible in Basic English
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Proverbs 17:16 in other translations
Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he hath no heart to it?
Why should the fool have money in his hand with no intention of buying wisdom?
Why is there money in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, since he has no understanding?
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In context
13 If anyone gives back evil for good, evil will never go away from his house.
14 The start of fighting is like the letting out of water: so give up before it comes to blows.
15 He who gives a decision for the evil-doer and he who gives a decision against the upright, are equally disgusting to the Lord.
16 How will money in the hand of the foolish get him wisdom, seeing that he has no sense?
17 A friend is loving at all times, and becomes a brother in times of trouble.
18 A man without sense gives his hand in an agreement, and makes himself responsible before his neighbour.
19 The lover of fighting is a lover of sin: he who makes high his doorway is looking for destruction.
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