Proverbs
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 17:16
“Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he hath no heart to it?”
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 17:16 Context
13Whoso rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house. 14The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with. 15He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both are abomination to the LORD. 16Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he hath no heart to it? 17A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. 18A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his friend. 19He loveth transgression that loveth strife: and he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction.
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Other Translations
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
To what purpose is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing [he] hath no sense?
- Darby Bible
Why is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he hath no heart to it?
- Webster's Bible
Why is there money in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, since he has no understanding?
- World English Bible
Why [is] this -- a price in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, And a heart there is none?
- Youngs Literal Bible
Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, seeing he hath no understanding?
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
- 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
To what purpose is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing [he] hath no sense?
- Darby Bible
Why is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he hath no heart to it?
- Webster's Bible
Why is there money in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, since he has no understanding?
- World English Bible
Why [is] this -- a price in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, And a heart there is none?
- Youngs Literal Bible
Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, seeing he hath no understanding?
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Bible commentary
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.