Proverbs 17:16

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for Proverbs 17:16

BSB

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

AKJV

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

CPDV

What does it profit the foolish to have riches, when he is not able to buy wisdom? Whoever makes his house high seeks ruin. And whoever shuns learning shall fall into evils.

ERV

Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, seeing he hath no understanding?

NHEB

Why is there money in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, seeing he has no understanding?

SMT

Wherefore this a price in the hand of the foolish one to obtain wisdom, and no heart?

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 17:16

WhereforeisthereapriceH4242Noun MasculineinthehandH3027Noun FeminineofafoolH3684Noun MasculinetogetH7069Verb wisdomH2451Noun FeminineseeinghehathnoheartH3820Noun Masculinetoit

Commentary for Proverbs 17:16

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Proverbs 17:16

Summary

Foolish person wastes resources on learning

Event

Rhetorical question about folly

Estimated Time Period

c. 950 BC