Strong's Lexicon Why לָמָּה־ (lām·māh-) Interrogative Strong's Hebrew 4100: interr pron 1) what, how, of what kind 1a) (interrogative) 1a1) what? 1a2) of what kind 1a3) what? (rhetorical) 1a4) whatsoever, whatever, what 1b) (adverb) 1b1) how, how now 1b2) why 1b3) how! (exclamation) 1c) (with prep) 1c1) wherein?, whereby?, wherewith?, by what means? 1c2) because of what? 1c3) the like of what? 1c3a) how much?, how many?, how often? 1c3b) for how long? 1c4) for what reason?, why?, to what purpose? 1c5) until when?, how long?, upon what?, wherefore? indef pron 2) anything, aught, what may זֶּ֣ה (zeh) Pronoun - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 2088: 1) this, this one, here, which, this...that, the one...the other, another, such 1a) (alone) 1a1) this one 1a2) this...that, the one...the other, another 1b) (appos to subst) 1b1) this 1c) (as predicate) 1c1) this, such 1d) (enclitically) 1d1) then 1d2) who, whom 1d3) how now, what now 1d4) what now 1d5) wherefore now 1d6) behold here 1d7) just now 1d8) now, now already 1e) (poetry) 1e1) wherein, which, those who 1f) (with prefixes) 1f1) in this (place) here, then 1f2) on these conditions, herewith, thus provided, by, through this, for this cause, in this matter 1f3) thus and thus 1f4) as follows, things such as these, accordingly, to that effect, in like manner, thus and thus 1f5) from here, hence, on one side...on the other side 1f6) on this account 1f7) in spite of this, which, whence, how should the fool כְּסִ֑יל (kə·sîl) Noun - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 3684: 1) fool, stupid fellow, dullard, simpleton, arrogant one have money מְחִ֣יר (mə·ḥîr) Noun - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 4242: 1) price, hire 1a) price 1b) hire, reward, gain in his hand בְּיַד־ (bə·yaḏ-) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's Hebrew 3027: 1) hand 1a) hand (of man) 1b) strength, power (fig.) 1c) side (of land), part, portion (metaph.) (fig.) 1d) (various special, technical senses) 1d1) sign, monument 1d2) part, fractional part, share 1d3) time, repetition 1d4) axle-trees, axle 1d5) stays, support (for laver) 1d6) tenons (in tabernacle) 1d7) a phallus, a hand (meaning unsure) 1d8) wrists with no אָֽיִן׃ (’ā·yin) Adverb Strong's Hebrew 369: 1) nothing, not, nought n 1a) nothing, nought neg 1b) not 1c) to have not (of possession) adv 1d) without w/prep 1e) for lack of intention וְלֶב־ (wə·leḇ-) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's Hebrew 3820: 1) inner man, mind, will, heart, understanding 1a) inner part, midst 1a1) midst (of things) 1a2) heart (of man) 1a3) soul, heart (of man) 1a4) mind, knowledge, thinking, reflection, memory 1a5) inclination, resolution, determination (of will) 1a6) conscience 1a7) heart (of moral character) 1a8) as seat of appetites 1a9) as seat of emotions and passions 1a10) as seat of courage of buying לִקְנ֖וֹת (liq·nō·wṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's Hebrew 7069: 1) to get, acquire, create, buy, possess 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to get, acquire, obtain 1a1a) of God originating, creating, redeeming His people 1a1a1) possessor 1a1b) of Eve acquiring 1a1c) of acquiring knowledge, wisdom 1a2) to buy 1b) (Niphal) to be bought 1c) (Hiphil) to cause to possess wisdom ? חָכְמָ֣ה (ḥāḵ·māh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's Hebrew 2451: 1) wisdom 1a) skill (in war) 1b) wisdom (in administration) 1c) shrewdness, wisdom 1d) wisdom, prudence (in religious affairs) 1e) wisdom (ethical and religious) Parallel Strong's Berean Study BibleWhy should the fool have money in his hand with no intention of buying wisdom? Young's Literal Translation Why [is] this—a price in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, And a heart there is none? Holman Christian Standard Bible Why does a fool have money in his hand with no intention of buying 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 Bible Wherefore [is there] a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing [he hath] no heart [to it]? 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? American Standard Version Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, Seeing he hath no understanding? English Revised Version Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, seeing he hath 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? Cross References Proverbs 23:23 Buy the truth, and sell it not; also wisdom, and instruction, and understanding. Proverbs 24:7 Wisdom is too high for a fool: he openeth not his mouth in the gate. Proverbs 1:1 The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel; Proverbs 17:15 He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both are abomination to the LORD. Proverbs 17:14 The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with. Proverbs 17:13 Whoso rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house. Proverbs 17:17 A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. Proverbs 17:18 A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his friend. Proverbs 17:19 He loveth transgression that loveth strife: and he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction. 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