Parallel Verses
NET Bible
Of what use is money in the hand of a fool, since he has no intention of acquiring wisdom?
New American Standard Bible
When
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
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?
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
What helpeth it to give a fool money in his hand, whereas he hath no mind to buy 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
Leb
Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 17:16
Verse Info
Context Readings
Proverbs Of Solomon
15 The one who acquits the guilty and the one who condemns the innocent -- both of them are an abomination to the Lord. 16 Of what use is money in the hand of a fool, since he has no intention of acquiring wisdom? 17 A friend loves at all times, and a relative is born to help in adversity.
Phrases
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Cross References
Proverbs 23:23
Acquire truth and do not sell it -- wisdom, and discipline, and understanding.
Deuteronomy 5:29
If only it would really be their desire to fear me and obey all my commandments in the future, so that it may go well with them and their descendants forever.
Psalm 81:11-13
But my people did not obey me; Israel did not submit to me.
Proverbs 1:22-23
"How long will you simpletons love naivet?? How long will mockers delight in mockery and fools hate knowledge?
Proverbs 8:4-5
"To you, O people, I call out, and my voice calls to all mankind.
Proverbs 9:4-6
"Whoever is naive, let him turn in here," she says to those who lack understanding.
Proverbs 14:6
The scorner seeks wisdom but finds none, but understanding is easy for a discerning person.
Proverbs 18:15
The discerning person acquires knowledge, and the wise person seeks knowledge.
Proverbs 21:25-26
What the sluggard desires will kill him, for his hands refuse to work.
Isaiah 55:1-3
"Hey, all who are thirsty, come to the water! You who have no money, come! Buy and eat! Come! Buy wine and milk without money and without cost!
Hosea 4:11
Old and new wine take away the understanding of my people.
John 3:20
For everyone who does evil deeds hates the light and does not come to the light, so that their deeds will not be exposed.
Acts 13:46
Both Paul and Barnabas replied courageously, "It was necessary to speak the word of God to you first. Since you reject it and do not consider yourselves worthy of eternal life, we are turning to the Gentiles.
Acts 28:26-27
when he said, 'Go to this people and say, "You will keep on hearing, but will never understand, and you will keep on looking, but will never perceive.
2 Corinthians 6:1
Now because we are fellow workers, we also urge you not to receive the grace of God in vain.