Proverbs 17 16
Is there any point in stupid people trying to buy wisdom when they don't want to learn?
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NAS Proverbs 17:16Why is there money in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, When he has no sense?
NLT Proverbs 17:16It is senseless to pay to educate a fool, since he has no heart for learning.
KJV Proverbs 17:16Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he hath no heart to it?