16Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, Seeing he hath no understanding?
16Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, Seeing he hath no understanding?
13 Whoso rewardeth evil for good, Evil shall not depart from his house.
14 The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: Therefore leave off contention, before there is quarrelling.
15 He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the righteous, Both of them alike are an abomination to Jehovah.
16 Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, Seeing he hath no understanding?
17 A friend loveth at all times; And a brother is born for adversity.
18 A man void of understanding striketh hands, And becometh surety in the presence of his neighbor.
17:16Wherefore [is there] a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing [he hath] no heart [to it? ]
17:16Of what use is money in the hand of a fool, since he has no desire to get wisdom?
17:16What 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.
17:16To what purpose is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he hath no sense?
17:16Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, seeing he hath no understanding?
17:16Why is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he hath no heart to it?
17:16Why is there money in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, since he has no understanding?
17:16Why is this — a price in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, And a heart there is none?
17:16Why is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he has no heart to it?