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Proverbs 17:16

WisdomMoney and wealth

14 The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.

15 He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both are abomination to the LORD.

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

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 friend.

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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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