English Standard Version
Why should a fool have money in his hand to buy wisdom when he has no sense?

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

Holman Christian Standard 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?

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

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
Why does property go to a fool when he has no heart to possess wisdom?

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Why should a fool have money in his hand to buy wisdom when he doesn't have a mind to grasp anything?

King James 2000 Bible
Why is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he has no heart for it?

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

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

Douay-Rheims Bible
What doth it avail a fool to have riches, seeing he cannot buy wisdom? He that maketh his house high, seeketh a downfall: and he that refuseth to learn, shall fall into evils.

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

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

Webster's Bible Translation
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?

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