Parallel Verses

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

What helpeth it to give a fool money in his hand, whereas he hath no mind to buy wisdom?

New American Standard Bible

Why is there a price in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom,
When he has no sense?

King James Version

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

Holman Bible

Why does a fool have money in his hand
with no intention of buying wisdom?

International Standard Version

What is this? A fool has enough money to buy wisdom, but is senseless?

A Conservative Version

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

American Standard Version

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

Amplified


Why is there money in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom,
When he has no common sense or even a heart for it?

Bible in Basic English

How will money in the hand of the foolish get him wisdom, seeing that he has no sense?

Darby Translation

To what purpose is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he hath no sense?

Julia Smith Translation

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

King James 2000

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

Lexham Expanded Bible

Why [is] this? A price in the hand of a fool, [in order] to buy wisdom where there is no {sense}.

Modern King James verseion

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

NET Bible

Of what use is money in the hand of a fool, since he has no intention of acquiring wisdom?

New Heart English Bible

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

The Emphasized Bible

Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a dullard? that he who is without sense, may acquire wisdom.

Webster

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

World English Bible

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

Youngs Literal Translation

Why is this -- a price in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, And a heart there is none?

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
מחיר 
M@chiyr 
Usage: 15

in the hand
יד 
Yad 
Usage: 1612

of a fool
כּסיל 
K@ciyl 
Usage: 70

to get
קנה 
Qanah 
Usage: 84

חכמה 
Chokmah 
Usage: 149

Verse Info

Context Readings

Proverbs Of Solomon

15 The LORD hateth as well him that justifieth the ungodly, as him that condemneth the innocent. 16 What helpeth it to give a fool money in his hand, whereas he hath no mind to buy wisdom? 17 He is a friend that always loveth, and in adversity a man shall know who is his brother.



Cross References

Proverbs 23:23

Labour for to get the truth, sell not away wisdom, nurture and understanding;

Deuteronomy 5:29

Oh that they had such a heart with them to fear me and keep all my commandments always, that it might go well with them and with their children forever.

Psalm 81:11-13

But my people would not hear my voice; and Israel would not obey me.

Proverbs 1:22-23

"O ye children, how long will ye love childishness? How long will the scorners delight in scorning, and the unwise be enemies unto knowledge?

Proverbs 8:4-5

"It is you, O ye men," sayeth she, "whom I call! Unto you, O ye children of men, lift I up my voice.

Proverbs 9:4-6

"Whoso is ignorant, let him come hither!" And to the unwise she said,

Proverbs 14:6

A scornful body seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not; but knowledge is easy to come by, unto him that will understand.

Proverbs 18:15

A wise heart laboureth for knowledge; and a prudent ear seeketh understanding.

Proverbs 21:25-26

The voluptuousness of the slothful is his own death, for his hands will not labour.

Isaiah 55:1-3

Come to the waters, all ye that be thirsty, and ye that have no money. Come buy, that ye may have to eat. Come buy wine and milk, without any money, or money worth.

Hosea 4:11

Whoredom, wine and drunkenness take the heart away.

John 3:20

For every man that evil doeth, hateth the light: neither cometh to light, lest his deeds should be reproved.

Acts 13:46

Then Paul and Barnabas waxed bold, and said, "It was meet that the word of God should first have been preached to you. But seeing ye put it from you, and think yourselves unworthy of everlasting life, lo, we turn to the gentiles.

Acts 28:26-27

saying, 'Go unto this people and say: with your ears shall ye hear, and shall not understand: and with your eyes shall ye see and shall not perceive.

2 Corinthians 6:1

We as helpers therefore exhort you, that ye receive not the grace of God in vain.

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