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Proverbs 17:16

WisdomMoney and wealth

14 To start a quarrel is to release a flood; so abandon the dispute before it breaks out.

15 Acquitting the guilty and condemning the righteous— both are detestable to the LORD.

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

17 A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.

18 A man lacking judgment strikes hands in pledge and puts up security for his neighbor.

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BSB
Why should the fool have money in his hand with no intention of buying wisdom?
KJV
Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he hath no heart to it?
WEB
Why is there money in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, since he has no understanding?
ASV
Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, Seeing he hath no understanding?
DARBY
To what purpose is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing [he] hath no sense?
BLB
Why [is] [is] this a payment in the hand of a fool, to buy wisdom without a heart?
ÅB
Hva hjelper penger i dårens hånd til å kjøpe visdom, siden han er uten forstand?
OTB
Hvorfor skulle en dåre ha penger til å kjøpe visdom når han ikke har forstand?
B1930
Hvad hjelper penger i dårens hånd til å kjøpe visdom, siden han er uten forstand?

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