World English Bible
"Why is there money in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, since he has no understanding?"
— Proverbs 17:16, World English Bible
“Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he hath no heart to it?”
“Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, Seeing he hath no understanding? ”
“What’s the point of a fool having money in hand to buy wisdom, when his head is empty?”
“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.”
“How will money in the hand of the foolish get him wisdom, seeing that he has no sense?”
“Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he hath no heart to it?”
Whoever rewards evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.
The beginning of strife is like breaching a dam, therefore stop contention before quarreling breaks out.
He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the righteous, both of them alike are an abomination to Yahweh.
Why is there money in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, since he has no understanding?
A friend loves at all times; and a brother is born for adversity.
A man void of understanding strikes hands, and becomes collateral in the presence of his neighbor.
He who loves disobedience loves strife. One who builds a high gate seeks destruction.