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Proverbs 17:16
Why is there money in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, seeing he has no understanding?
Proverbs 17:16 · New Heart English Bible
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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 Whoever rewards evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.
14 The beginning of strife is like breaching a dam, therefore stop contention before quarreling breaks out.
15 He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the righteous, both of them alike are an abomination to the Lord.
16 Why is there money in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, seeing he has no understanding?
17 A friend loves at all times; and a brother is born for adversity.
18 A man void of understanding strikes hands, and becomes collateral in the presence of his neighbor.
19 He who loves disobedience loves strife. One who builds a high gate seeks destruction.
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