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Proverbs 17:16

5 of 5 translations contain this numbered verse.

KJV

King James Version

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Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he hath no heart to it?

WEB

World English Bible

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Why is there money in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, Seeing he has no understanding?

ASV

American Standard Version

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Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, Seeing he hath no understanding?

YLT

Young's Literal Translation

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Why `is' this -- a price in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, And a heart there is none?

BSB

Berean Standard Bible

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