Parallel Verses New International Version Why should fools have money in hand to buy wisdom, when they are not able to understand it? New Living Translation It is senseless to pay tuition to educate a fool, since he has no heart for learning. 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? JPS Tanakh 1917 Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool To buy wisdom, seeing he hath no understanding? New American Standard 1977 Why is there a price in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, When he has no sense? Jubilee Bible 2000 Of what good is the price to buy wisdom in the hand of the fool, seeing he has no heart to understand? 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? Commentary Matthew Henry Commentary17:8. Those who set their hearts upon money, will do any thing for it. What influence should the gifts of God have on our hearts! 9. The way to preserve peace is to make the best of every thing; not to notice what has been said or done against ourselves. 10. A gentle reproof will enter, not only into the head, but into the heart of a wise man. 11. Satan, and the messengers of Satan, shall be let loose upon an evil man. 12. Let us watch over our own passions, and avoid the company of furious men. 13. To render evil for good is devilish. He that does so, brings a curse upon his family. 14. What danger there is in the beginning of strife! Resist its earliest display; and leave it off, if it were possible, before you begin. 15. It is an offence to God to acquit the guilty, or to condemn those who are not guilty. 16. Man's neglect of God's favour and his own interest is very absurd. 17. No change of outward circumstances should abate our affection for our friends or relatives. But no friend, except Christ, deserves unlimited confidence. In Him this text did receive, and still receives its most glorious fulfilment. 18. Let not any wrong their families. Yet Christ's becoming Surety for men, was a glorious display of Divine wisdom; for he was able to discharge the bond. Study Bible Better a Dry Morsel with Quietness…15He who justifies the wicked and he who condemns the righteous, Both of them alike are an abomination to the LORD. 16Why is there a price in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, When he has no sense? 17A friend loves at all times, And a brother is born for adversity.… Cross References Proverbs 23:23 Buy truth, and do not sell it, Get wisdom and instruction and understanding. Proverbs 24:7 Wisdom is too exalted for a fool, He does not open his mouth in the gate. Treasury of Scripture Why is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he has no heart to it? 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