Proverbs 17:16

Wherfore is there a price in the hand of a foole to get wisedome, seeing he hath no heart to it?
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

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

Why should the fool have money in his hand with no intention of buying wisdom?
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

To what purpose is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing [he] hath no sense?
- Darby Bible

What doth it avail a fool to have riches, seeing he cannot buy wisdom? He that maketh his house high, seeketh a downfall: and he that refuseth to learn, shall fall into evils.
- Douay-Rheims Bible

Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, seeing he hath no understanding?
- English Revised Version

Why is there money in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, since he has no understanding?
- World English 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.