Proverbs 17

NET

16 What’s the point of a fool having money in hand to buy wisdom, when his head is empty?


Darby

16 To what purpose is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing [he] hath no senseD4327?


Darby Bible Notes

sense - Strictly, 'void of heart,' as ch. 15.21. see ch. 6.32, &c.


KJV

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