Proverbs 17:16

Proverbs 17:16 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

16Why should fools have money in hand to buy wisdom,

when they are not able to understand it?

16Why is there money in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom,

When 17:16 Lit there is no hearthe has no sense?

16Why is there a price in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom,

When he has no sense?

16Why is there money in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom,

When he has no common sense or even a heart for it?

16Why should the fool have money in his hand

with no intention of buying wisdom?

16Why should a foolish person try to buy wisdom?

They are not even able to understand it.