Proverbs 17:16
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King James Version (modern wording)
Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he has no heart to it?
Proverbs 17:16 (KJV)
American Standard Version
Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, Seeing he hath no understanding?
Proverbs 17:16 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
Why should the fool have money in his hand with no intention of buying wisdom?
Proverbs 17:16 (BSB)
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What does Proverbs 17:16 say?
Proverbs 17:16 in modern King James wording reads: "Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he has no heart to it?"
Where is Proverbs 17:16 found in the Bible?
Proverbs 17:16 is verse 16 of chapter 17 of the book of Proverbs, in the Old Testament. Proverbs has 31 chapters.
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